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Garlic powder vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garlic powder and Fenugreek different?

  • Garlic powder is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Fenugreek is richer in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Fenugreek is 349% higher.
  • Garlic powder contains 4 times more Selenium than Fenugreek. While Garlic powder contains 23.9µg of Selenium, Fenugreek contains only 6.3µg.

Spices, garlic powder and Spices, fenugreek seed are the varieties used 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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
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 PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +279.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +148.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.8%
Contains more IronIron +493.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.4%

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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
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% 3.6% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 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 CarbsCarbs +24.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
Contains more FatsFats +778.1%
Contains more WaterWater +37.1%
~equal in Other ~3.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.9%
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.
Garlic powder Fenugreek
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Garlic powder Fenugreek Opinion
Calories 331kcal 323kcal Garlic powder
Protein 16.55g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 0.73g 6.41g Fenugreek
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3mg Fenugreek
Net carbs 63.73g 33.75g Garlic powder
Carbs 72.73g 58.35g Garlic powder
Magnesium 77mg 191mg Fenugreek
Calcium 79mg 176mg Fenugreek
Potassium 1193mg 770mg Garlic powder
Iron 5.65mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Sugar 2.43g Fenugreek
Fiber 9g 24.6g Fenugreek
Copper 0.533mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.99mg 2.5mg Garlic powder
Phosphorus 414mg 296mg Garlic powder
Sodium 60mg 67mg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 0.67mg Garlic powder
Manganese 0.979mg 1.228mg Fenugreek
Selenium 23.9µg 6.3µg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.322mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 1.64mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.743mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 0.6mg Garlic powder
Vitamin K 0.4µg Garlic powder
Folate 47µg 57µg Fenugreek
Choline 67.5mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.249g 1.46g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g Garlic powder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g Garlic powder
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.374mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.414mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 0.728mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.768mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.111mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0.525mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 0.667mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.263mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder 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
52%
Garlic powder
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.211g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
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 - $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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.