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Fenugreek vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fenugreek and danish pastry

  • Fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and potassium, yet danish pastry is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 397% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains 25 times more fiber than danish pastry. Fenugreek contains 24.6g of fiber, while danish pastry contains 1g.
  • Fenugreek contains less saturated fat.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1173.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +402.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +685.7%
Contains more IronIron +1762.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1147.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +249.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~60µg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +187.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.9%
Contains more OtherOther +126.7%
Contains more FatsFats +241.7%
Contains more WaterWater +255.2%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Danish pastry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Danish pastry DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 1.8mg 397%
Copper 1.11mg 0.089mg 113%
Fiber 24.6g 1g 94%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.04mg 43%
Magnesium 191mg 15mg 42%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.351mg 38%
Protein 23g 8g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 28%
Phosphorus 296mg 108mg 27%
Saturated fat 1.46g 6.794g 24%
Fats 6.41g 21.9g 24%
Selenium 6.3µg 18.9µg 23%
Potassium 770mg 98mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 17%
Zinc 2.5mg 0.7mg 16%
Sodium 67mg 417mg 15%
Calcium 176mg 35mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.19mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.26mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Carbs 58.35g 37.2g 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 35µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Calories 323kcal 374kcal 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Folate 57µg 60µg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.