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Fenugreek vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fenugreek and dulce de Leche

  • Fenugreek is richer than dulce de Leche in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 417% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains less saturated fat.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

Food types used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +768.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120%
Contains more IronIron +19623.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +27650%
Contains more ZincZinc +216.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.6%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +681%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3650%
Contains more FolateFolate +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +236.3%
Contains more OtherOther +94.3%
Contains more FatsFats +14.7%
Contains more WaterWater +224.8%
~equal in Carbs ~55.35g

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 0.17mg 417%
Copper 1.11mg 0.004mg 123%
Fiber 24.6g 0g 98%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.002mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.016mg 45%
Magnesium 191mg 22mg 40%
Protein 23g 6.84g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.016mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Zinc 2.5mg 0.79mg 16%
Phosphorus 296mg 193mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.46g 4.534g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Potassium 770mg 350mg 12%
Folate 57µg 11µg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.21mg 9%
Vitamin A 3µg 74µg 8%
Calcium 176mg 251mg 8%
Selenium 6.3µg 2.7µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 5%
Sodium 67mg 129mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.405mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Fats 6.41g 7.35g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Carbs 58.35g 55.35g 1%
Calories 323kcal 315kcal 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 2.6mg 0%
Net carbs 33.75g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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