Turmeric vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between turmeric and fenugreek
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, potassium, copper, and zinc; however, fenugreek has more vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and fiber.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 807% more.
- Turmeric has 3 times more potassium than fenugreek. Turmeric has 2080mg of potassium, while fenugreek has 770mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground 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 PotassiumPotassium | +170.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1512.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +455.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +460.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 1.228mg | 807% |
| Iron | 55mg | 33.53mg | 268% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 770mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.6mg | 38% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
| Protein | 9.68g | 23g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.322mg | 22% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.11mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 2.5mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.366mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 57µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 24.6g | 8% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 6.41g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 191mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 58.35g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 67mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 1.46g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 1.64mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 1% | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 323kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 176mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 33.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 296mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 6.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.898mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 1.241mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 1.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.378g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.