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Peanut vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between peanuts and fenugreek?

  • Peanuts are richer in vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while fenugreek is higher in iron, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 362% higher.
  • Fenugreek has 7 times less vitamin B3 than peanuts. Peanuts have 12.066mg of vitamin B3, while fenugreek has 1.64mg.
  • Fenugreek is lower in saturated fat.
  • Peanuts have a higher glycemic index (13) than fenugreek (0).

We used Peanuts, all types, raw and Spices, fenugreek seed types in this comparison.

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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.
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
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 ZincZinc +30.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.3%
Contains more IronIron +632.1%
~equal in Potassium ~770mg
~equal in Copper ~1.11mg

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.
Peanut
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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% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
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 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +321.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 ProteinProtein +12.2%
Contains more FatsFats +668.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.7%
Contains more WaterWater +36%
Contains more OtherOther +45.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 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 +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 4.58mg 33.53mg 362%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 104%
Fats 49.24g 6.41g 66%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 1.64mg 65%
Fiber 8.5g 24.6g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 61%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Folate 240µg 57µg 46%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 35%
Manganese 1.934mg 1.228mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.322mg 27%
Saturated fat 6.279g 1.46g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.6mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.366mg 18%
Carbs 16.13g 58.35g 14%
Calories 567kcal 323kcal 12%
Phosphorus 376mg 296mg 11%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Calcium 92mg 176mg 8%
Zinc 3.27mg 2.5mg 7%
Protein 25.8g 23g 6%
Magnesium 168mg 191mg 5%
Copper 1.144mg 1.11mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Selenium 7.2µg 6.3µg 2%
Sodium 18mg 67mg 2%
Potassium 705mg 770mg 2%
Net carbs 7.63g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
75%
Peanut
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.819g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.