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Fenugreek vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fenugreek and Brazil nut?

  • Fenugreek is higher in Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3474% more.
  • Brazil nut contains 14 times less Iron than Fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 33.53mg of Iron, while Brazil nut contains 2.43mg.
  • Fenugreek has less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types 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 Iron +1279.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Selenium +30328.6%
Equal in Calcium - 160
Equal in Manganese - 1.223
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 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +1279.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Selenium +30328.6%
Equal in Calcium - 160
Equal in Manganese - 1.223

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 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.1%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.6%
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% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.1%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Carbs +397%
Contains more Water +158.5%
Contains more Fats +946.8%
Equal in Other - 3.42
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Carbs +397%
Contains more Water +158.5%
Contains more Fats +946.8%
Equal in Other - 3.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 4.24g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 14.32g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 58.35g 11.74g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 7.5g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 160mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 2.43mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 296mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 770mg 659mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 2.5mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.11mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.228mg 1.223mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 3mg 0.7mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.035mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.295mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.101mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 22µg Fenugreek
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.135mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.365mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.518mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 1.19mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.49mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.639mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.76mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.409mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 16.134g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Brazil nut
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
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.