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Soybean raw vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between soybean raw and fenugreek?

  • Soybean raw is higher in folate, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, potassium, and zinc; however, fenugreek is richer in iron and fiber.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 223% more.
  • Fenugreek contains 7 times less folate than soybean raw. Soybean raw contains 375µg of folate, while fenugreek contains 57µg.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than soybean raw (14).

We used Soybeans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, fenugreek seed types 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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
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 +46.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.5%
Contains more IronIron +113.6%

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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
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 CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +557.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 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 +58.7%
Contains more FatsFats +211.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.5%
~equal in Water ~8.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 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 -49.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 15.7mg 33.53mg 223%
Folate 375µg 57µg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 75%
Fiber 9.3g 24.6g 61%
Copper 1.658mg 1.11mg 61%
Phosphorus 704mg 296mg 58%
Manganese 2.517mg 1.228mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.322mg 46%
Vitamin K 47µg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.366mg 39%
Potassium 1797mg 770mg 30%
Protein 36.49g 23g 27%
Zinc 4.89mg 2.5mg 22%
Magnesium 280mg 191mg 21%
Choline 115.9mg 21%
Fats 19.94g 6.41g 21%
Selenium 17.8µg 6.3µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.6mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.404g 11%
Calcium 277mg 176mg 10%
Carbs 30.16g 58.35g 9%
Saturated fat 2.884g 1.46g 6%
Calories 446kcal 323kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Sodium 2mg 67mg 3%
Vitamin C 6mg 3mg 3%
Net carbs 20.86g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 7.33g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 1.64mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
83%
Soybean raw
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.424g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.