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Fenugreek vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fenugreek and hazelnut different?

  • Fenugreek is higher in iron, fiber, vitamin B2, selenium, and magnesium; however, hazelnut is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 360% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than hazelnut. While fenugreek contains 0.366mg of vitamin B2, hazelnut contains only 0.113mg.
  • Fenugreek has less saturated fat.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than hazelnut (15).

Spices, fenugreek seed and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more IronIron +613.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +162.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +402.9%
~equal in Zinc ~2.45mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~290mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +98.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.8mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.563mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249.4%
Contains more WaterWater +66.5%
Contains more OtherOther +48.5%
Contains more FatsFats +847.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Hazelnut DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 4.7mg 360%
Manganese 1.228mg 6.175mg 215%
Monounsaturated fat 45.652g 114%
Vitamin E 15.03mg 100%
Fats 6.41g 60.75g 84%
Copper 1.11mg 1.725mg 68%
Fiber 24.6g 9.7g 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 53%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.643mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.113mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 18%
Protein 23g 14.95g 16%
Calories 323kcal 628kcal 15%
Folate 57µg 113µg 14%
Saturated fat 1.46g 4.464g 14%
Carbs 58.35g 16.7g 14%
Vitamin K 14.2µg 12%
Choline 45.6mg 8%
Selenium 6.3µg 2.4µg 7%
Magnesium 191mg 163mg 7%
Calcium 176mg 114mg 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 6.3mg 4%
Sodium 67mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 770mg 680mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.563mg 3%
Phosphorus 296mg 290mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.8mg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 7g N/A
Sugar 4.34g N/A
Zinc 2.5mg 2.45mg 0%
Starch 0.48g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.497mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.545mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 1.063mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.42mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.663mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.432mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Hazelnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Fenugreek
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.