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Fenugreek vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fenugreek and Cocoa bean

  • Fenugreek is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Cocoa bean is higher in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily Copper needs 277% more than Fenugreek.
  • Fenugreek contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Cocoa bean. While Fenugreek contains 0.6mg of Vitamin B6, Cocoa bean contains only 0.118mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fenugreek is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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
2
:
8
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Iron +116%
Contains more Magnesium +149.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.9%
Contains more Potassium +225.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +154.8%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +204.3%
Contains more Selenium +109.5%
Fenugreek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Iron +116%
Contains more Magnesium +149.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.9%
Contains more Potassium +225.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +154.8%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +204.3%
Contains more Selenium +109.5%

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
5
:
5
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +408.5%
Contains more Folate +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
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%
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +408.5%
Contains more Folate +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
3
:
2
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Water +227.4%
Contains more Fats +104.4%
Contains more Other +129.4%
Equal in Carbs - 58.3
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
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Water +227.4%
Contains more Fats +104.4%
Contains more Other +129.4%
Equal in Carbs - 58.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
1
:
2
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Fenugreek
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Cocoa bean Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 28.5g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 18.1g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 13.1g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.35g 58.3g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 220kcal Fenugreek
Sugar 1.76g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Calcium 176mg 111mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 15.52mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 296mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 770mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 67mg 19mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 2.5mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Copper 1.11mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 1.228mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 6.3µg 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.11mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.118mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 32µg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.271mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.716mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.701mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 1.097mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.907mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.187mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.869mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 1.086mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.312mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 7.76g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Cocoa bean
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
21%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.