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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 from 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.

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% 3.6% 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 Opinion
Calories 323kcal 228kcal Fenugreek
Protein 23g 19.6g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Fenugreek
Net carbs 33.75g 20.9g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 57.9g Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 176mg 128mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Iron 33.53mg 13.86mg Fenugreek
Sugar 1.75g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 1.11mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 2.5mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 296mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 67mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 1.228mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 6.3µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.078mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.241mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.118mg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 57µg 32µg Fenugreek
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 1.46g 8.07g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.293mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.776mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.76mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 1.189mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.983mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.202mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.941mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.668mg 0.339mg Fenugreek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.