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Fenugreek vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fenugreek and Ham

  • Fenugreek has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily need of Iron 401% more than Ham.
  • Fenugreek has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, fenugreek seed and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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.
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Ham
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +2165.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51%
Contains more Potassium +168.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +1305.1%
Contains more Manganese +2174.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +209.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +2165.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51%
Contains more Potassium +168.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +1305.1%
Contains more Manganese +2174.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +209.5%

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.
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Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +3790%
Contains more Water +665.5%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Equal in Protein - 20.93
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +3790%
Contains more Water +665.5%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Equal in Protein - 20.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.3%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Ham Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 1.5g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 20.93g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 5.53g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 1.5g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 145kcal Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 0g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 8mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 1.48mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 14mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 196mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 287mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 1203mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.5mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 1.11mg 0.079mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.054mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.202mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.4mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg Ham
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.251mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.918mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 1.661mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.338mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.904mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.908mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 1.81g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Fenugreek
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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 - 1136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.