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Fenugreek vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fenugreek and Edam?

  • Fenugreek is higher in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Edam is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for Iron is 414% more.
  • Fenugreek has less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Cheese, edam types in this article.

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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.
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Edam
Contains more Iron +7520.5%
Contains more Magnesium +536.7%
Contains more Potassium +309.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +2983.3%
Contains more Manganese +11063.6%
Contains more Calcium +315.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.1%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +130.2%
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 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +7520.5%
Contains more Magnesium +536.7%
Contains more Potassium +309.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +2983.3%
Contains more Manganese +11063.6%
Contains more Calcium +315.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.1%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +130.2%

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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Edam
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +770.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +689.5%
Contains more Folate +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1275%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
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 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +770.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +689.5%
Contains more Folate +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1275%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains more Carbs +3980.4%
Contains more Fats +333.7%
Contains more Water +370.1%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +3980.4%
Contains more Fats +333.7%
Contains more Water +370.1%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Edam Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 1.43g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 24.99g Edam
Fats 6.41g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 58.35g 1.43g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 0g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 731mg Edam
Iron 33.53mg 0.44mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 30mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 770mg 188mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 812mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.5mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 1.11mg 0.036mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.011mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 60IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.037mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.082mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.076mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 16µg Fenugreek
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.352mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.241mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 1.757mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 1.684mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.338mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.102mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.668mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 17.572g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.