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Poppy seed vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Poppy seed and Fenugreek

  • Poppy seed has more Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, however, Fenugreek has more Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for Iron is 297% more.
  • Poppy seed has 8 times more Calcium than Fenugreek. Poppy seed has 1438mg of Calcium, while Fenugreek has 176mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, poppy seed 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 Calcium +717%
Contains more Magnesium +81.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.2%
Contains more Zinc +216%
Contains more Copper +46.6%
Contains more Manganese +446.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +243.5%
Equal in Potassium - 770
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Calcium +717%
Contains more Magnesium +81.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.2%
Contains more Zinc +216%
Contains more Copper +46.6%
Contains more Manganese +446.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +243.5%
Equal in Potassium - 770

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.2%
Contains more Folate +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.2%
Contains more Folate +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +548.4%
Contains more Other +87.4%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.4%
Contains more Water +48.6%
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 Fats +548.4%
Contains more Other +87.4%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.4%
Contains more Water +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poppy seed Fenugreek
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 33.75g Fenugreek
Protein 17.99g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 41.56g 6.41g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 525kcal 323kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Fenugreek
Fiber 19.5g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 1438mg 176mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 347mg 191mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 296mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 26mg 67mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 2.5mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 1.11mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 1.228mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg 6.3µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 3mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.322mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.64mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 82µg 57µg Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.686mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.819mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.321mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.952mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.502mg 0.338mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.095mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.471mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 4.517g 1.46g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Fenugreek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Poppy seed
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.