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 PotassiumPotassium | +16.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1279.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30328.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +945.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +455.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +494.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +159.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 1917µg | 3474% |
| Iron | 33.53mg | 2.43mg | 389% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 163% | |
| Fats | 6.41g | 67.1g | 93% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 1.743mg | 70% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 7.5g | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 16.134g | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 725mg | 61% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.879g | 60% | |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 376mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.101mg | 38% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.617mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.035mg | 25% |
| Protein | 23g | 14.32g | 17% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 659kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 11.74g | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 4.06mg | 14% |
| Folate | 57µg | 22µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 0.295mg | 8% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 659mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 160mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 1.223mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23 g
Fats:
6.41 g
Carbs:
58.35 g
Water:
8.84 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +397% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +158.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +946.8% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
