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Papadum vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are papadum and fenugreek different?

  • Papadum is higher in folate, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus; however, fenugreek is richer in iron, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 322% higher.
  • Papadum contains 26 times more sodium than fenugreek. While papadum contains 1745mg of sodium, fenugreek contains only 67mg.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than papadum (46).

Papad and Spices, fenugreek seed are the varieties used in this article.

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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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +41.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +36%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +329.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%

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% 4.3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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 AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +284.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 OtherOther +130.3%
Contains more FatsFats +97.2%
Contains more WaterWater +153.3%
~equal in Protein ~23g
~equal in Carbs ~58.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.8%
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.
Papadum Fenugreek
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 7.8mg 33.53mg 322%
Sodium 1745mg 67mg 73%
Folate 219µg 57µg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.6mg 24%
Fiber 18.6g 24.6g 24%
Magnesium 271mg 191mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 18%
Manganese 1.562mg 1.228mg 15%
Phosphorus 385mg 296mg 13%
Copper 0.998mg 1.11mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.366mg 8%
Zinc 3.4mg 2.5mg 8%
Potassium 1000mg 770mg 7%
Protein 25.56g 23g 5%
Fats 3.25g 6.41g 5%
Selenium 8.3µg 6.3µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.322mg 4%
Calcium 143mg 176mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.084g 1.46g 2%
Calories 371kcal 323kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 1.64mg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 3µg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 59.87g 58.35g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.532g 1%
Net carbs 41.27g 33.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Choline 0.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.886mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.303mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.695mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.372mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.434mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.715mg 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
34%
Papadum
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.376g)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 1678mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.