Fenugreek vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fenugreek and lentil different?
- Fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium; however, lentil is richer in folate.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 378% higher.
- Fenugreek contains 9 times more calcium than lentil. While fenugreek contains 176mg of calcium, lentil contains only 19mg.
- Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than lentil (29).
Spices, fenugreek seed and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +430.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +826.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +906.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +342.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +148.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +401.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +237.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +217.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1586.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +189.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +309.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +687.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 3.33mg | 378% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.251mg | 95% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 7.9g | 67% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 36mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 0.494mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.178mg | 32% |
| Folate | 57µg | 181µg | 31% |
| Protein | 23g | 9.02g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.073mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 180mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 19mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.169mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 20.13g | 13% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 369mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 1.27mg | 11% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 116kcal | 10% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 0.38g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.053g | 6% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 2.8µg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.06mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.407g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.