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Fenugreek vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fenugreek and provolone

  • Fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, and magnesium, yet provolone is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 413% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains less saturated fat.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index than provolone.

Food types used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Cheese, provolone.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +582.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +458%
Contains more IronIron +6348.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +4169.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +329.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.2%

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 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1594.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +951.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +721.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +470%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7766.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2626.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.2%
Contains more FatsFats +315.3%
Contains more WaterWater +363.2%
Contains more OtherOther +38.5%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Provolone DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 0.52mg 413%
Copper 1.11mg 0.026mg 120%
Fiber 24.6g 0g 98%
Saturated fat 1.46g 17.078g 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Calcium 176mg 756mg 58%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.01mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.073mg 41%
Magnesium 191mg 28mg 39%
Sodium 67mg 876mg 35%
Fats 6.41g 26.62g 31%
Phosphorus 296mg 496mg 29%
Vitamin A 3µg 236µg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.019mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Potassium 770mg 138mg 19%
Carbs 58.35g 2.14g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 18%
Selenium 6.3µg 14.5µg 15%
Folate 57µg 10µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.156mg 9%
Zinc 2.5mg 3.23mg 7%
Protein 23g 25.58g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.321mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Calories 323kcal 351kcal 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 809mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.618g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.