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Fenugreek vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fenugreek and squid different?

  • Fenugreek has more iron, fiber, manganese, and magnesium; however, squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily need for iron, 284% more than squid.
  • Fenugreek contains less sodium.

Spices, fenugreek seed and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains more IronIron +209.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +487.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1322.2%
~equal in Calcium ~180mg

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%
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1794.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +357.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3457.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.2%
Contains more WaterWater +591.4%
~equal in Other ~3.36g

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
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Squid DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 10.84mg 284%
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg 225%
Selenium 6.3µg 89.6µg 151%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 1.729mg 105%
Fiber 24.6g 0g 98%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.209mg 44%
Phosphorus 296mg 580mg 41%
Magnesium 191mg 60mg 31%
Sodium 67mg 744mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.27mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.017mg 25%
Vitamin A 3µg 203µg 22%
Carbs 58.35g 1.64g 19%
Protein 23g 32.48g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 18%
Copper 1.11mg 0.998mg 12%
Zinc 2.5mg 3.46mg 9%
Folate 57µg 24µg 8%
Calories 323kcal 158kcal 8%
Fats 6.41g 1.4g 8%
Vitamin C 3mg 8.5mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.46g 0.236g 6%
Potassium 770mg 637mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 2.189mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 2%
Net carbs 33.75g 1.64g N/A
Calcium 176mg 180mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.