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Fenugreek vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fenugreek and Chestnut

  • Fenugreek has more Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Chestnut is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily Iron needs 398% more than Chestnut.
  • Chestnut has 10 times less Zinc than Fenugreek. Fenugreek has 2.5mg of Zinc, while Chestnut has 0.25mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
9
:
1
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Calcium +282.6%
Contains more Iron +1838.2%
Contains more Magnesium +253.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +135.2%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Equal in Potassium - 715
Fenugreek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +282.6%
Contains more Iron +1838.2%
Contains more Magnesium +253.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +135.2%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Equal in Potassium - 715

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.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
6
:
2
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Vitamin A +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +790%
Fenugreek
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +790%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
4
:
1
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Protein +1050%
Contains more Fats +364.5%
Contains more Carbs +110.2%
Contains more Other +378.9%
Contains more Water +670.9%
Fenugreek
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +1050%
Contains more Fats +364.5%
Contains more Carbs +110.2%
Contains more Other +378.9%
Contains more Water +670.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
0
:
3
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Fenugreek
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 27.76g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 2g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 1.38g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 27.76g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 131kcal Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 46mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 1.73mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 54mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 99mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 715mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 2.5mg 0.25mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.472mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.854mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 17IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 3mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.148mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.104mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.731mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.233mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 38µg Fenugreek
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.022mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.071mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.079mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 0.118mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.118mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.047mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.084mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.112mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.055mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Fenugreek
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.