Fenugreek vs. Onion powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fenugreek and onion powder
- Fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B2, and magnesium, yet onion powder is higher in vitamin C, calcium, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 370% more than onion powder.
- Fenugreek contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than onion powder. While fenugreek contains 0.366mg of vitamin B2, onion powder contains only 0.08mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, onion powder.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +69% |
| Contains more IronIron | +759.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +357.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +410.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.3% |
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:
10.41 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
79.12 g
Water:
5.39 g
Other:
4.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +516.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
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
0.219 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.31 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 3.9mg | 370% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.59mg | 58% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 15.2g | 38% |
| Protein | 23g | 10.41g | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 23.4mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.08mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 384mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 113mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.732mg | 15% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 14.3µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 4.05mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.457mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.718mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 0.321mg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 1.04g | 8% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 79.12g | 7% |
| Choline | 39mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 770mg | 985mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.219g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 322mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 1.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.31g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Folate | 57µg | 64µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.202g | 1% | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 341kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 63.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.63g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 67mg | 73mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A |
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
30%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
113%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)