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Fenugreek vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fenugreek and Chinese broccoli different?

  • Fenugreek has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily need of Iron 412% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Fenugreek has 18 times more Copper than Chinese broccoli. Fenugreek has 1.11mg of Copper, while Chinese broccoli has 0.061mg.

Spices, fenugreek seed and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +76%
Contains more Iron +5887.5%
Contains more Magnesium +961.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +622%
Contains more Potassium +195%
Contains more Zinc +541%
Contains more Copper +1719.7%
Contains more Manganese +365.2%
Contains more Selenium +384.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Calcium +76%
Contains more Iron +5887.5%
Contains more Magnesium +961.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +622%
Contains more Potassium +195%
Contains more Zinc +541%
Contains more Copper +1719.7%
Contains more Manganese +365.2%
Contains more Selenium +384.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2630%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Folate +73.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2630%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Folate +73.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1917.5%
Contains more Fats +790.3%
Contains more Carbs +1431.5%
Contains more Other +330.4%
Contains more Water +958.1%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +1917.5%
Contains more Fats +790.3%
Contains more Carbs +1431.5%
Contains more Other +330.4%
Contains more Water +958.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 1.31g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 1.14g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 0.72g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 3.81g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 22kcal Fenugreek
Sugar 0.84g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 2.5g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 100mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 0.56mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 18mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 41mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 261mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 2.5mg 0.39mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.061mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.264mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 1.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 3mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.095mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.146mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.437mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.07mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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 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.

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.