Fenugreek vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fenugreek and poppy seed
- Fenugreek has more iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2; however, poppy seed has more manganese, calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 297% more.
- Fenugreek has 4 times more vitamin B2 than poppy seed. Fenugreek has 0.366mg of vitamin B2, while poppy seed has 0.1mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, poppy seed.
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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 IronIron | +243.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +717% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +216% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +446.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.9% |
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:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +548.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.4% |
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
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 9.76mg | 297% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 6.707mg | 238% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.569g | 190% | |
| Calcium | 176mg | 1438mg | 126% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 870mg | 82% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 1.627mg | 57% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 41.56g | 54% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 7.9mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.854mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 347mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.247mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.1mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 19.5g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.982g | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 4.517g | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 13.5µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.77mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 23g | 17.99g | 10% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 525kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 28.13g | 10% |
| Folate | 57µg | 82µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 0.896mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 719mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 8.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 1.321mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.095mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.