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Fenugreek vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fenugreek and Marshmallow

  • Fenugreek is higher than Marshmallow in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily Iron needs 416% more than Marshmallow.
  • Fenugreek contains 366 times more Vitamin B2 than Marshmallow. While Fenugreek contains 0.366mg of Vitamin B2, Marshmallow contains only 0.001mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 +5766.7%
Contains more Iron +14478.3%
Contains more Magnesium +9450%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +15300%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Zinc +6150%
Contains more Copper +1044.3%
Contains more Manganese +15250%
Contains more Selenium +270.6%
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 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +5766.7%
Contains more Iron +14478.3%
Contains more Magnesium +9450%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +15300%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Zinc +6150%
Contains more Copper +1044.3%
Contains more Manganese +15250%
Contains more Selenium +270.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19900%
Contains more Folate +5600%
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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19900%
Contains more Folate +5600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1177.8%
Contains more Fats +3105%
Contains more Other +1033.3%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%
Contains more Water +85.5%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +1177.8%
Contains more Fats +3105%
Contains more Other +1033.3%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%
Contains more Water +85.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 23g 1.8g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 0.2g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 323kcal 318kcal Fenugreek
Sugar 57.56g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 0.1g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 3mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 0.23mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 2mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 8mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 5mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 80mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.5mg 0.04mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.097mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.008mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 1.7µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.001mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.001mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.078mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.005mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.003mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 1µg Fenugreek
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.035mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.028mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 0.066mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.077mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.015mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.042mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.05mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.017mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fenugreek Marshmallow
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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 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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.