Fenugreek vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fenugreek and taro?
- The amount of iron, copper, fiber, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B1 in fenugreek is higher than in taro.
- Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 412% more.
- Taro contains 15 times less vitamin B2 than fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 0.366mg of vitamin B2, while taro contains 0.025mg.
- Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than taro (54).
We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Taro, raw types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +478.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +309.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5996.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +545.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +987% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +252.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +220.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
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 | +238.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1364% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +159.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1433.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3105% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +699.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 0.55mg | 412% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.172mg | 104% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 4.1g | 82% |
| Protein | 23g | 1.5g | 43% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 33mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 0.383mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 84mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.025mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.283mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.23mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.095mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 176mg | 43mg | 13% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 112kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 26.46g | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.7µg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Folate | 57µg | 22µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.041g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 770mg | 591mg | 5% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 4.5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.034mg | 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
30%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.419g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 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.