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Fenugreek vs. Jujube — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fenugreek and Jujube

  • Fenugreek is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, yet Jujube is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily Iron needs 413% more than Jujube.
  • Fenugreek contains 50 times more Zinc than Jujube. While Fenugreek contains 2.5mg of Zinc, Jujube contains only 0.05mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Jujube, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +738.1%
Contains more Iron +6885.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1810%
Contains more Phosphorus +1187%
Contains more Potassium +208%
Contains more Zinc +4900%
Contains more Copper +1420.5%
Contains more Manganese +1361.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
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 7% 18% 8% 10% 23% 1% 2% 25% 11% 0%
Contains more Calcium +738.1%
Contains more Iron +6885.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1810%
Contains more Phosphorus +1187%
Contains more Potassium +208%
Contains more Zinc +4900%
Contains more Copper +1420.5%
Contains more Manganese +1361.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%

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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Jujube
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +815%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2200%
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 3% 0% 0% 230% 5% 10% 17% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +815%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1816.7%
Contains more Fats +3105%
Contains more Carbs +188.4%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Contains more Water +780.8%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +1816.7%
Contains more Fats +3105%
Contains more Carbs +188.4%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Contains more Water +780.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Jujube Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 20.23g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 1.2g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 0.2g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 20.23g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 79kcal Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 21mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 0.48mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 10mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 23mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 250mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 3mg Jujube
Zinc 2.5mg 0.05mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.073mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.084mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 40IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 3mg 69mg Jujube
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.02mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.04mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.9mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.081mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg Fenugreek
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g Jujube

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fenugreek Jujube
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Fenugreek
24%
Jujube
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
10%
Jujube

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/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.