Mustard vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mustard and fenugreek
- Mustard is higher in selenium, yet fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 399% more than mustard.
- Mustard contains 16 times more sodium than fenugreek. While mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, fenugreek contains only 67mg.
- The glycemic index of fenugreek is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 SeleniumSelenium | +431.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +297.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +179.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +406.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1982.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +290.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +191% |
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 AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +422.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +757.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +714.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +847.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +515% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +900.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 33.53mg | 399% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 1.11mg | 115% |
| Fiber | 4g | 24.6g | 82% |
| Selenium | 33.5µg | 6.3µg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1104mg | 67mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.6mg | 41% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 23g | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 1.228mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 191mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 296mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.366mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 5.83g | 58.35g | 18% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 770mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 2.5mg | 17% |
| Folate | 7µg | 57µg | 13% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 323kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.322mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 176mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 1.64mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.214g | 1.46g | 6% |
| Fats | 3.34g | 6.41g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 5% | |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 33.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.898mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 1.241mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 1.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.246g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 1037mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.