Fenugreek vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fenugreek and nutmeg
- Fenugreek is richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and selenium, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 381% higher.
- Fenugreek contains 6 times more vitamin B2 than nutmeg. Fenugreek contains 0.366mg of vitamin B2, while nutmeg contains 0.057mg.
- Fenugreek contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, nutmeg, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1003% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +293.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +542.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +293.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +466.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 3.04mg | 381% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 25.94g | 111% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 2.9mg | 73% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 36.31g | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.16mg | 34% |
| Protein | 23g | 5.84g | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.057mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 20.8g | 15% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 350mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 213mg | 12% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 525kcal | 10% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 1.6µg | 9% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 1.027mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 8% | |
| Folate | 57µg | 76µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 49.29g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 2.15mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.299mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.346mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 183mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 184mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 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?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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 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.