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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +961.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +604%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +327.8%
Contains more IronIron +1452.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +40.4%
Contains more WaterWater +556.1%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +629.4%
~equal in Protein ~23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.46g

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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 2.16mg 33.53mg 392%
Fiber 4.6g 24.6g 80%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Manganese 1.228mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.322mg 51%
Copper 0.706mg 1.11mg 45%
Magnesium 18mg 191mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.6mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 31%
Sodium 550mg 67mg 21%
Carbs 8g 58.35g 17%
Potassium 180mg 770mg 17%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Calcium 25mg 176mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.366mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Selenium 0.8µg 6.3µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Phosphorus 344mg 296mg 7%
Calories 197kcal 323kcal 6%
Zinc 1.8mg 2.5mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.64mg 5%
Folate 78µg 57µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 5%
Protein 21g 23g 4%
Fats 9g 6.41g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Net carbs 3.4g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 1.25g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 1.425g 1.46g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Fenugreek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
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 richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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.