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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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 +81.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +717%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +216%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +446.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
Contains more IronIron +243.5%
~equal in Potassium ~770mg

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +548.4%
Contains more OtherOther +87.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.4%
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 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 -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 DV% diff.
Iron 9.76mg 33.53mg 297%
Manganese 6.707mg 1.228mg 238%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 190%
Calcium 1438mg 176mg 126%
Phosphorus 870mg 296mg 82%
Copper 1.627mg 1.11mg 57%
Fats 41.56g 6.41g 54%
Zinc 7.9mg 2.5mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.322mg 44%
Magnesium 347mg 191mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.6mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.366mg 20%
Fiber 19.5g 24.6g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 15%
Saturated fat 4.517g 1.46g 14%
Selenium 13.5µg 6.3µg 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Protein 17.99g 23g 10%
Calories 525kcal 323kcal 10%
Carbs 28.13g 58.35g 10%
Folate 82µg 57µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.64mg 5%
Sodium 26mg 67mg 2%
Potassium 719mg 770mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 3mg 2%
Net carbs 8.63g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.668mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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
33%
Poppy seed
30%
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.