Nutmeg vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Nutmeg and Fenugreek
- Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, yet Fenugreek is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Fenugreek is 381% higher.
- Nutmeg contains 18 times more Saturated Fat than Fenugreek. Nutmeg contains 25.94g of Saturated Fat, while Fenugreek contains 1.46g.
Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
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Sodium
-76.1%
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Manganese
+136.2%
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Iron
+1003%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Potassium
+120%
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Zinc
+16.3%
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Selenium
+293.8%
Equal in Calcium - 176
Equal in Magnesium - 191
Equal in Copper - 1.11
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Sodium
-76.1%
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Manganese
+136.2%
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Iron
+1003%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Potassium
+120%
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Zinc
+16.3%
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Selenium
+293.8%
Equal in Calcium - 176
Equal in Magnesium - 191
Equal in Copper - 1.11
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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Vitamin A
+70%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B2
+542.1%
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Vitamin B3
+26.3%
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Vitamin B6
+275%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.322
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Vitamin A
+70%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B2
+542.1%
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Vitamin B3
+26.3%
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Vitamin B6
+275%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.322
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+466.5%
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Protein
+293.8%
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Carbs
+18.4%
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Water
+41.9%
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+45.9%
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+466.5%
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+293.8%
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+18.4%
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+41.9%
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+45.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-94.4%
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Saturated Fat
-94.4%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 28.49g | 33.75g |
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| Protein | 5.84g | 23g |
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| Fats | 36.31g | 6.41g |
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| Carbs | 49.29g | 58.35g |
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| Calories | 525kcal | 323kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.99g |
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| Fiber | 20.8g | 24.6g |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 176mg |
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 33.53mg |
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| Magnesium | 183mg | 191mg |
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| Phosphorus | 213mg | 296mg |
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| Potassium | 350mg | 770mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 67mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.5mg |
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| Copper | 1.027mg | 1.11mg |
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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 1.228mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 102IU | 60IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 5µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.322mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.366mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 1.64mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.6mg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 57µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.391mg |
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| Threonine | 0.898mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.241mg |
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| Leucine | 1.757mg |
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| Lysine | 1.684mg |
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| Methionine | 0.338mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg |
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| Valine | 1.102mg |
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| Histidine | 0.668mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 25.94g | 1.46g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.22g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
228%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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 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.