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Fenugreek vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fenugreek and Parsley?

  • Fenugreek is richer in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Parsley is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for Iron is 342% higher.
  • Parsley has 8 times less Manganese than Fenugreek. Fenugreek has 1.228mg of Manganese, while Parsley has 0.16mg.

We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Parsley, fresh types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +27.5%
Contains more Iron +440.8%
Contains more Magnesium +282%
Contains more Phosphorus +410.3%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains more Zinc +133.6%
Contains more Copper +645%
Contains more Manganese +667.5%
Contains more Selenium +6200%
Contains less Sodium -16.4%
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 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains more Calcium +27.5%
Contains more Iron +440.8%
Contains more Magnesium +282%
Contains more Phosphorus +410.3%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains more Zinc +133.6%
Contains more Copper +645%
Contains more Manganese +667.5%
Contains more Selenium +6200%
Contains less Sodium -16.4%

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 B1 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +13940%
Contains more Vitamin C +4333.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
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 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +13940%
Contains more Vitamin C +4333.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +674.4%
Contains more Fats +711.4%
Contains more Carbs +821.8%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Water +892.2%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +674.4%
Contains more Fats +711.4%
Contains more Carbs +821.8%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Water +892.2%

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 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 Parsley
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 Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 3.03g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 2.97g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 0.79g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 6.33g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 36kcal Fenugreek
Sugar 0.85g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 3.3g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 138mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 6.2mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 50mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 58mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 554mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 56mg Parsley
Zinc 2.5mg 1.07mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.149mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.16mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 0.1µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 3mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.086mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.098mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.313mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.09mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.045mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.122mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.118mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 0.204mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.181mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.042mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.145mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.172mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.061mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.132g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g Parsley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Parsley
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
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.328g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.