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Fenugreek vs. Ground cloves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fenugreek and Ground cloves

  • Fenugreek has more Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Ground cloves are richer in Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Ground cloves covers your daily Manganese needs 2561% more than Fenugreek.
  • Ground cloves have 3 times less Copper than Fenugreek. Fenugreek has 1.11mg of Copper, while Ground cloves have 0.368mg.
  • Fenugreek contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, cloves, ground.

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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 185% 190% 90% 444% 123% 63% 45% 36% 7843% 39%
Contains more IronIron +183.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +259.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4796.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.32mg

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% 3.6% 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 0.67% 9.6% 176% 0% 40% 51% 29% 31% 90% 0% 355% 19% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +128%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.56mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 13% 66% 10% 6%
Protein: 5.97 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 65.53 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.3%
Contains more FatsFats +102.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +65.6%

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
44% 16% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.952 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.606 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Ground cloves Opinion
Calories 323kcal 274kcal Fenugreek
Protein 23g 5.97g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 13g Ground cloves
Vitamin C 3mg 0.2mg Fenugreek
Net carbs 33.75g 31.63g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 65.53g Ground cloves
Magnesium 191mg 259mg Ground cloves
Calcium 176mg 632mg Ground cloves
Potassium 770mg 1020mg Ground cloves
Iron 33.53mg 11.83mg Fenugreek
Sugar 2.38g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 33.9g Ground cloves
Copper 1.11mg 0.368mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.5mg 2.32mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 104mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 277mg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 160IU Ground cloves
Vitamin A 3µg 8µg Ground cloves
Vitamin E 8.82mg Ground cloves
Manganese 1.228mg 60.127mg Ground cloves
Selenium 6.3µg 7.2µg Ground cloves
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.158mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.22mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.56mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.509mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 141.8µg Ground cloves
Folate 57µg 25µg Fenugreek
Trans Fat 0g 0.254g Fenugreek
Choline 37.4mg Ground cloves
Saturated Fat 1.46g 3.952g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 1.393g Ground cloves
Polyunsaturated fat 3.606g Ground cloves
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.03mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.18mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.24mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 0.4mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.37mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.08mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.23mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.34mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.13mg Fenugreek
Fructose 1.07g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - ALA 0.585g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - DPA 0.184g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.557g Ground cloves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Ground cloves
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
63%
Ground cloves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
906%
Ground cloves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.492g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/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.