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Fenugreek vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fenugreek and maple syrup

  • Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and potassium; however, maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 418% more.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than fenugreek.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +809.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +263.2%
Contains more IronIron +30381.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +6066.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +387.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1924.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +247%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57400%
Contains more FatsFats +10583.3%
Contains more OtherOther +623.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.9%
Contains more WaterWater +266.4%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Maple syrup DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 0.11mg 418%
Copper 1.11mg 0.018mg 121%
Fiber 24.6g 0g 98%
Manganese 1.228mg 2.908mg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 1.27mg 70%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.002mg 46%
Protein 23g 0.04g 46%
Phosphorus 296mg 2mg 42%
Magnesium 191mg 21mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.066mg 21%
Potassium 770mg 212mg 16%
Folate 57µg 0µg 14%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.6µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.081mg 10%
Fats 6.41g 0.06g 10%
Zinc 2.5mg 1.47mg 9%
Calcium 176mg 102mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.46g 0.007g 7%
Calories 323kcal 260kcal 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 58.35g 67.04g 3%
Sodium 67mg 12mg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 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 Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.453g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
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 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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.