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Fenugreek vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fenugreek and scallion

  • The amount of iron, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and zinc in fenugreek is higher than in scallion.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 401% more than scallion.
  • Scallion has 13 times less copper than fenugreek. Fenugreek has 1.11mg of copper, while scallion has 0.083mg.
  • Scallion has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of scallion is 32, while the glycemic index of fenugreek is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.

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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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +855%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179%
Contains more IronIron +2165.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1237.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +541%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +667.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.1%

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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +485.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +357.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +883.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1156.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3273.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +695%
Contains more OtherOther +319.8%
Contains more WaterWater +916.2%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Scallion DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 1.48mg 401%
Vitamin K 207µg 173%
Copper 1.11mg 0.083mg 114%
Fiber 24.6g 2.6g 88%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.16mg 46%
Protein 23g 1.83g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.061mg 41%
Magnesium 191mg 20mg 41%
Phosphorus 296mg 37mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.055mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.08mg 22%
Zinc 2.5mg 0.39mg 19%
Vitamin C 3mg 18.8mg 18%
Carbs 58.35g 7.34g 17%
Calories 323kcal 32kcal 15%
Potassium 770mg 276mg 15%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.6µg 10%
Calcium 176mg 72mg 10%
Fats 6.41g 0.19g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.525mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.46g 0.032g 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 50µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Sodium 67mg 16mg 2%
Folate 57µg 64µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 2%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fenugreek Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.428g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.