Fenugreek vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fenugreek and cumin
- Fenugreek has more fiber and copper; however, cumin is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
- Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 410% more than fenugreek.
- Fenugreek has 2 times more fiber than cumin. While fenugreek has 24.6g of fiber, cumin has only 10.5g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, cumin seed.
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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 CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +429% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +470% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +247.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.1% |
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Water
~8.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated fat
~1.535g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 66.36mg | 410% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 3.333mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 931mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 10.5g | 56% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 366mg | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 35% | |
| Potassium | 770mg | 1788mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 499mg | 29% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.867mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.628mg | 26% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 22.27g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 22% | |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 4.8mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 4.579mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.435mg | 13% |
| Folate | 57µg | 10µg | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 17.81g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 44.24g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 7.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 67mg | 168mg | 4% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.327mg | 3% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 375kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 5.2µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 33.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 1.535g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 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 - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)