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Table salt vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Table salt and Fenugreek?

  • Fenugreek has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 than Table salt.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1682% higher.
  • Fenugreek is lower in Sodium.

We used Salt, table and Spices, fenugreek seed types in this comparison.

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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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
10
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +10060.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +9525%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Copper +3600%
Contains more Manganese +1128%
Contains more Selenium +6200%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Fenugreek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +10060.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +9525%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Copper +3600%
Contains more Manganese +1128%
Contains more Selenium +6200%

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.
Table salt
Table salt
3
:
7
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Fenugreek
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
4
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
Contains more Other +2835.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4320%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Fenugreek
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 Other +2835.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4320%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 0g 33.75g Fenugreek
Protein 0g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 0g 6.41g Fenugreek
Carbs 0g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 0kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Fiber 0g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 24mg 176mg Fenugreek
Iron 0.33mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 1mg 191mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 0mg 296mg Fenugreek
Potassium 8mg 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 38758mg 67mg Fenugreek
Zinc 0.1mg 2.5mg Fenugreek
Copper 0.03mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 0.1mg 1.228mg Fenugreek
Selenium 0.1µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.64mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 0µg 57µg Fenugreek
Tryptophan 0mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 0mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 0mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 0g 1.46g Table salt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Fenugreek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Table salt
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 38691mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.