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Fenugreek vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fenugreek and plantain raw?

  • Fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc, while plantain raw is higher in vitamin A.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 412% higher.
  • Plantain raw has 18 times less zinc than fenugreek. Fenugreek has 2.5mg of zinc, while plantain raw has 0.14mg.
  • Plantain raw has a higher glycemic index (37) than fenugreek (0).

We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Plantains, raw 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.
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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +416.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more IronIron +5488.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1270.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1685.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +770.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +320%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%

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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +519.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1766.7%
~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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1669.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1632.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83%
Contains more OtherOther +193.1%
Contains more WaterWater +638.5%

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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Plantain raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Plantain raw DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 0.6mg 412%
Copper 1.11mg 0.081mg 114%
Fiber 24.6g 2.3g 89%
Manganese 1.228mg 53%
Protein 23g 1.3g 43%
Magnesium 191mg 37mg 37%
Phosphorus 296mg 34mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.054mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.052mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.299mg 23%
Zinc 2.5mg 0.14mg 21%
Vitamin C 3mg 18.4mg 17%
Calcium 176mg 3mg 17%
Calories 323kcal 122kcal 10%
Carbs 58.35g 31.89g 9%
Selenium 6.3µg 1.5µg 9%
Fats 6.41g 0.37g 9%
Folate 57µg 22µg 9%
Potassium 770mg 499mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.46g 0.143g 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 56µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.686mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 5%
Sodium 67mg 4mg 3%
Choline 13.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 15g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek 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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.