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Fenugreek vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fenugreek and cocoa solids

  • Fenugreek is richer in iron and vitamin B6, yet cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 298% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than cocoa solids. Fenugreek contains 0.6mg of vitamin B6, while cocoa solids contain 0.118mg.
  • Fenugreek contains less saturated fat.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index than cocoa solids.

Food types used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +141.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127%

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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +408.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +194.7%
Contains more FatsFats +113.7%
Contains more OtherOther +70.6%
~equal in Carbs ~57.9g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.9%

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 solids
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 1.11mg 3.788mg 298%
Iron 33.53mg 13.86mg 246%
Manganese 1.228mg 3.837mg 113%
Magnesium 191mg 499mg 73%
Phosphorus 296mg 734mg 63%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Fiber 24.6g 37g 50%
Zinc 2.5mg 6.81mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.118mg 37%
Saturated fat 1.46g 8.07g 30%
Potassium 770mg 1524mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.078mg 20%
Selenium 6.3µg 14.3µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 11%
Fats 6.41g 13.7g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.241mg 10%
Protein 23g 19.6g 7%
Folate 57µg 32µg 6%
Calcium 176mg 128mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Calories 323kcal 228kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 2.185mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Sodium 67mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 20.9g N/A
Carbs 58.35g 57.9g 0%
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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 solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.