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Fenugreek vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fenugreek and potato chips

  • Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin C and potassium.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 399% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips have 7 times less calcium than fenugreek. Fenugreek has 176mg of calcium, while potato chips have 24mg.
  • Fenugreek contains less saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of fenugreek is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more IronIron +1957.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +262.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.66mg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.6%
Contains more WaterWater +365.3%
Contains more FatsFats +439.8%
~equal in Carbs ~52.9g
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Potato chips
Lower in Sodium 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Potato chips DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 1.63mg 399%
Copper 1.11mg 0.306mg 89%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 81%
Fiber 24.6g 4.8g 79%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Saturated fat 1.46g 10.96g 43%
Fats 6.41g 34.6g 43%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.44mg 34%
Protein 23g 7g 32%
Vitamin C 3mg 31.1mg 31%
Magnesium 191mg 67mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 25%
Histidine 0.668mg 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 296mg 165mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Potassium 770mg 1275mg 15%
Calcium 176mg 24mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 3.827mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.197mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.167mg 13%
Zinc 2.5mg 1.09mg 13%
Calories 323kcal 536kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.66mg 5%
Selenium 6.3µg 8.1µg 3%
Folate 57µg 45µg 3%
Sodium 67mg 8mg 3%
Carbs 58.35g 52.9g 2%
Net carbs 33.75g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.