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Fenugreek vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fenugreek and fast food?

  • Fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, while fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 381% higher.
  • Fast food has 14 times less fiber than fenugreek. Fenugreek has 24.6g of fiber, while fast food has 1.7g.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than fenugreek (0).

We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +607.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +290.9%
Contains more IronIron +995.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +817.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +244%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.52mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.4%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.317mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.363mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.2%
Contains more OtherOther +123.7%
Contains more FatsFats +87.4%
Contains more WaterWater +335%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Fast food
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 Fast food DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 3.06mg 381%
Copper 1.11mg 0.121mg 110%
Fiber 24.6g 1.7g 92%
Magnesium 191mg 27mg 39%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.357mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.212mg 30%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 5.617mg 25%
Selenium 6.3µg 20.3µg 25%
Phosphorus 296mg 134mg 23%
Potassium 770mg 197mg 17%
Saturated fat 1.46g 4.493g 14%
Protein 23g 16.52g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 12%
Calcium 176mg 62mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Sodium 67mg 331mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 58.35g 31.5g 9%
Fats 6.41g 12.01g 9%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Folate 57µg 80µg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Calories 323kcal 297kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Zinc 2.5mg 2.52mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.317mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.363mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.