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Fenugreek vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fenugreek and taco

  • Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while taco has more vitamin B12.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 404% higher.
  • Taco contains 14 times less copper than fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 1.11mg of copper, while taco contains 0.077mg.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fenugreek is 0, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +496.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.4%
Contains more IronIron +2717.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1341.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +393.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46%

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%
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +544%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.65mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~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
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194%
Contains more OtherOther +116.6%
Contains more FatsFats +98.1%
Contains more WaterWater +545%

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
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Taco DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 1.19mg 404%
Copper 1.11mg 0.077mg 115%
Fiber 24.6g 3.9g 83%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.249mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.09mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Magnesium 191mg 32mg 38%
Protein 23g 8.86g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.06mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.05mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 20%
Potassium 770mg 209mg 17%
Phosphorus 296mg 178mg 17%
Sodium 67mg 397mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.46g 4.384g 13%
Carbs 58.35g 19.85g 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 11%
Folate 57µg 19µg 10%
Fats 6.41g 12.7g 10%
Calcium 176mg 89mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Zinc 2.5mg 1.75mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Calories 323kcal 226kcal 5%
Selenium 6.3µg 9.2µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.65mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.