Fenugreek vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fenugreek and spearmint
- Fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet spearmint is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 271% higher.
- Fenugreek contains 5 times more phosphorus than spearmint. Fenugreek contains 296mg of phosphorus, while spearmint contains 60mg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Spearmint, fresh.
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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 | +203.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +182.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +362.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +393.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +312.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +279.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +343.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6666.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +599.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +778.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +593.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +867.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 11.87mg | 271% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.24mg | 97% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 6.8g | 71% |
| Protein | 23g | 3.29g | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.158mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 60mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 63mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 203µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.078mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 8.41g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.175mg | 15% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 44kcal | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 1.09mg | 13% |
| Folate | 57µg | 105µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 13.3mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 770mg | 458mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 0.73g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.191g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 1.118mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 0.948mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.394g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 176mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 1.61g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spearmint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.