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Fenugreek vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fenugreek and cayenne pepper

  • Fenugreek has more iron and copper; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, potassium, manganese, and folate.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 322% more than cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper has 3 times less copper than fenugreek. Fenugreek has 1.11mg of copper, while cayenne pepper has 0.373mg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of fenugreek is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +329.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~293mg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2446.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +308.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +86%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.328mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.5%
Contains more FatsFats +169.4%
Contains more OtherOther +77.6%
~equal in Carbs ~56.63g
~equal in Water ~8.05g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 7.8mg 322%
Vitamin A 3µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 2.45mg 142%
Copper 1.11mg 0.373mg 82%
Vitamin C 3mg 76.4mg 82%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 8.701mg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.919mg 43%
Potassium 770mg 2014mg 37%
Manganese 1.228mg 2mg 34%
Protein 23g 12.01g 22%
Fats 6.41g 17.27g 17%
Folate 57µg 106µg 12%
Fiber 24.6g 27.2g 10%
Magnesium 191mg 152mg 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.46g 3.26g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Selenium 6.3µg 8.8µg 5%
Calcium 176mg 148mg 3%
Sodium 67mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.328mg 1%
Carbs 58.35g 56.63g 1%
Calories 323kcal 318kcal 0%
Net carbs 33.75g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Zinc 2.5mg 2.48mg 0%
Phosphorus 296mg 293mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.