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Fenugreek vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fenugreek and falafel?

  • The amount of iron, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium in fenugreek is higher than in falafel.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 376% more.
  • Falafel contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 0.6mg of vitamin B6, while falafel contains 0.125mg.
  • Fenugreek has less sodium.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than falafel (33).

We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Falafel, home-prepared 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.
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 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +132.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more IronIron +880.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +330.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +530%

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 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39.9%
Contains more FatsFats +177.7%
Contains more WaterWater +291.6%

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
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Falafel
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 ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Falafel DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 3.42mg 376%
Fiber 24.6g 98%
Copper 1.11mg 0.258mg 95%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.125mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 28%
Magnesium 191mg 82mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 25%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.691mg 23%
Protein 23g 13.31g 19%
Fats 6.41g 17.8g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.146mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.166mg 15%
Phosphorus 296mg 192mg 15%
Calcium 176mg 54mg 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 1µg 10%
Sodium 67mg 294mg 10%
Zinc 2.5mg 1.5mg 9%
Folate 57µg 93µg 9%
Carbs 58.35g 31.84g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 6%
Potassium 770mg 585mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.46g 2.383g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.044mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 1.6mg 2%
Calories 323kcal 333kcal 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 31.84g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.707mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Falafel
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
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.923g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.