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Meatball vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Meatball and Fenugreek

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, while Fenugreek has more Iron, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for Iron is 392% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fenugreek is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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 Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +604%
Contains more Iron +1452.3%
Contains more Magnesium +961.1%
Contains more Potassium +327.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +57.2%
Contains more Selenium +687.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +604%
Contains more Iron +1452.3%
Contains more Magnesium +961.1%
Contains more Potassium +327.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +57.2%
Contains more Selenium +687.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +40.4%
Contains more Water +556.1%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +629.4%
Equal in Protein - 23
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Fats +40.4%
Contains more Water +556.1%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +629.4%
Equal in Protein - 23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.46
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.46

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 33.75g Fenugreek
Protein 21g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 9g 6.41g Meatball
Carbs 8g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 197kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Sugar 1.25g Fenugreek
Fiber 4.6g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 25mg 176mg Fenugreek
Iron 2.16mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 18mg 191mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 344mg 296mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 550mg 67mg Fenugreek
Zinc 1.8mg 2.5mg Fenugreek
Copper 0.706mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg Fenugreek
Selenium 0.8µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.322mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.64mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 78µg 57µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.425g 1.46g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
57%
Meatball
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
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 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/nutrients
  2. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.