Fenugreek vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fenugreek and cucumber
- Fenugreek is richer than cucumber in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 416% higher.
- Fenugreek contains 49 times more fiber than cucumber. Fenugreek contains 24.6g of fiber, while cucumber contains 0.5g.
- Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index than cucumber.
Food types used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Cucumber, with peel, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1369.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +423.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11875% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2607.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1454.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1092.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1009.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1573.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3438.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5727.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1507.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +794.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +977.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 0.28mg | 416% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.041mg | 119% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 0.5g | 96% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 0.079mg | 50% |
| Protein | 23g | 0.65g | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.04mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 13mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 24mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.033mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.027mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.2mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 3.63g | 18% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 147mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 16mg | 16% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 15kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 14% | |
| Folate | 57µg | 7µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 0.11g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 0.098mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.037g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 67mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 2.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.67g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.423g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.