Fenugreek vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fenugreek and pound cake different?
- Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium than pound cake.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 401% higher.
- Fenugreek contains 41 times more fiber than pound cake. While fenugreek contains 24.6g of fiber, pound cake contains only 0.6g.
- Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than pound cake (54).
Spices, fenugreek seed and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +2287.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +274.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +416.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2165.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2542.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +481.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1016.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +360% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +192.6% |
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Carbs
~53.64g
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 1.48mg | 401% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.042mg | 119% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 0.6g | 96% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 0.11mg | 49% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 8mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.036mg | 43% |
| Protein | 23g | 5g | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 23% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 140mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.43mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 149mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 4.811g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 47mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 377mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 6.41g | 13.96g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.249mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 8% | |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Folate | 57µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 353kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 53.64g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.615mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
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.