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Fenugreek vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fenugreek and gingerbread

  • Fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet gingerbread is higher in selenium.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 383% more than gingerbread.
  • Fenugreek contains 6 times more zinc than gingerbread. While fenugreek contains 2.5mg of zinc, gingerbread contains only 0.39mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fenugreek is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fenugreek is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.4%
Contains more IronIron +1064.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +469.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +541%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +448.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.7%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.738mg
~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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +489.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +36%
Contains more FatsFats +155.9%
Contains more WaterWater +216.7%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Gingerbread DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 2.88mg 383%
Copper 1.11mg 0.195mg 102%
Fiber 24.6g 98%
Protein 23g 3.9g 38%
Phosphorus 296mg 54mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.19mg 32%
Magnesium 191mg 70mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 28%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.683mg 24%
Zinc 2.5mg 0.39mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 18%
Selenium 6.3µg 16.3µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.162mg 16%
Fats 6.41g 16.4g 15%
Saturated fat 1.46g 4.122g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.19mg 11%
Sodium 67mg 327mg 11%
Calcium 176mg 71mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Potassium 770mg 439mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 8%
Folate 57µg 33µg 6%
Carbs 58.35g 49.2g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Calories 323kcal 356kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.738mg 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 14µg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 49.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Gingerbread
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%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.