Seaweed vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between seaweed and fenugreek
- Seaweed is richer in folate, yet fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 384% higher.
- Seaweed contains 3 times more folate than fenugreek. Seaweed contains 180µg of folate, while fenugreek contains 57µg.
Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +765.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1076.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +753.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +604.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +514% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +544% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +822.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1269% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1044.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +509.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.1% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.85mg | 33.53mg | 384% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 1.11mg | 109% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 24.6g | 93% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.6mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 1.228mg | 45% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 23g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 296mg | 36% |
| Folate | 180µg | 57µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.322mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 770mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 191mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.366mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 58.35g | 16% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 323kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 2.5mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 6.3µg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 6.41g | 9% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 67mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.64mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 1.46g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 168mg | 176mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 33.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.898mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 1.241mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 1.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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228%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
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 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.