Fenugreek vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fenugreek and chickpea flour (besan)?
- Fenugreek is richer in iron, fiber, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B6, and magnesium, while chickpea flour (besan) is higher in folate, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 358% higher.
- Chickpea flour (besan) has 4 times less calcium than fenugreek. Fenugreek has 176mg of calcium, while chickpea flour (besan) has 45mg.
We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Chickpea flour (besan) types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +589.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +245.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23 g
Fats:
6.41 g
Carbs:
58.35 g
Water:
8.84 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.39g
~equal in
Fats
~6.69g
~equal in
Carbs
~57.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.693 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.983 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 4.86mg | 358% |
| Folate | 57µg | 437µg | 95% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 10.8g | 55% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.912mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.983g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.106mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 1.6mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.486mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 45mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.606mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.492mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 166mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.504g | 4% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 8.3µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.693g | 3% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 387kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 318mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 2.81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 846mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.762mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 22.39g | 1% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 6.69g | 0% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 57.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 47.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.85g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 67mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
117%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea flour (besan) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.