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Fenugreek vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fenugreek and sardine?

  • Fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin D.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 383% more.

We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +389.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94%
Contains more IronIron +1048.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +496.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1037%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +736.5%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +259.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +470%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +219.8%
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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +78.6%
Contains more WaterWater +574.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g

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% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.528g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Sardine DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 2.92mg 383%
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Copper 1.11mg 0.186mg 103%
Fiber 24.6g 0g 98%
Selenium 6.3µg 52.7µg 84%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.108mg 49%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Magnesium 191mg 39mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.167mg 33%
Phosphorus 296mg 490mg 28%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 5.245mg 23%
Calcium 176mg 382mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.08mg 20%
Carbs 58.35g 0g 19%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Folate 57µg 10µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.227mg 11%
Zinc 2.5mg 1.31mg 11%
Potassium 770mg 397mg 11%
Sodium 67mg 307mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 10%
Fats 6.41g 11.45g 8%
Calories 323kcal 208kcal 6%
Protein 23g 24.62g 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Net carbs 33.75g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 1.46g 1.528g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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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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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.