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Fenugreek vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fenugreek and cheeseburgers different?

  • Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily need for iron, 385% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Fenugreek has 12 times more fiber than cheeseburgers. Fenugreek has 24.6g of fiber, while cheeseburgers have 2g.
  • Fenugreek contains less saturated fat.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of fenugreek is 0.

Spices, fenugreek seed and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +634.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.9%
Contains more IronIron +1137.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +288.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.49mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.293mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.363mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.2%
Contains more OtherOther +61.1%
Contains more FatsFats +129.6%
Contains more WaterWater +337%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 2.71mg 385%
Copper 1.11mg 0.111mg 111%
Fiber 24.6g 2g 90%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.316mg 40%
Magnesium 191mg 26mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.228mg 29%
Selenium 6.3µg 19.6µg 24%
Saturated fat 1.46g 6.473g 23%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 5.217mg 22%
Phosphorus 296mg 161mg 19%
Sodium 67mg 515mg 19%
Potassium 770mg 196mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Fats 6.41g 14.72g 13%
Protein 23g 16.51g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 11%
Carbs 58.35g 28.03g 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Calcium 176mg 119mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 3µg 50µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Folate 57µg 70µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.293mg 2%
Calories 323kcal 308kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Zinc 2.5mg 2.49mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.363mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Fenugreek
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.