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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 from Fenugreek is 416% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains 49 times more Fiber than Cucumber. Fenugreek contains 24.6g of Fiber, while Cucumber contains 0.5g.

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 Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +11875%
Contains more Magnesium +1369.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1133.3%
Contains more Potassium +423.8%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Copper +2607.3%
Contains more Manganese +1454.4%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +11875%
Contains more Magnesium +1369.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1133.3%
Contains more Potassium +423.8%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Copper +2607.3%
Contains more Manganese +1454.4%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1092.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1573.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Folate +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +75%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.8
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1092.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1573.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Folate +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +75%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3438.5%
Contains more Fats +5727.3%
Contains more Carbs +1507.4%
Contains more Other +794.7%
Contains more Water +977.3%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +3438.5%
Contains more Fats +5727.3%
Contains more Carbs +1507.4%
Contains more Other +794.7%
Contains more Water +977.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains less Saturated 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.
Fenugreek Cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 3.13g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 0.65g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 0.11g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 3.63g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 15kcal Fenugreek
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 0.5g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 16mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 0.28mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 13mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 24mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 147mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 2.5mg 0.2mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.041mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.079mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 0.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 3mg 2.8mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.027mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.033mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.098mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.04mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 7µg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.005mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.019mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.021mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 0.029mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.029mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.006mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.019mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.022mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.01mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.423g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
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.

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.