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Fenugreek vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fenugreek and Turmeric

  • Fenugreek has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Fiber, however, Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 807% more.
  • Fenugreek has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Turmeric. Fenugreek has 0.6mg of Vitamin B6, while Turmeric has 0.107mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.1%
Contains more IronIron +64%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1512.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~208mg
~equal in Calcium ~168mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~299mg
~equal in Selenium ~6.2µg

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% 3.6% 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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +460.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +185%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.6%
Contains more FatsFats +97.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +45.4%
Contains more OtherOther +108.2%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Turmeric Opinion
Calories 323kcal 312kcal Fenugreek
Protein 23g 9.68g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 3.25g Fenugreek
Vitamin C 3mg 0.7mg Fenugreek
Net carbs 33.75g 44.44g Turmeric
Carbs 58.35g 67.14g Turmeric
Magnesium 191mg 208mg Turmeric
Calcium 176mg 168mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 2080mg Turmeric
Iron 33.53mg 55mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 22.7g Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 2.5mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 296mg 299mg Turmeric
Sodium 67mg 27mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 1.228mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.3µg 6.2µg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.058mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.15mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.35mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.107mg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 57µg 20µg Fenugreek
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Fenugreek
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.46g 1.838g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.17mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.33mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.47mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 0.81mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.38mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.14mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.53mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.66mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.15mg Fenugreek
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Turmeric
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.378g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.