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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 Iron +64%
Contains more Potassium +170.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +1512.4%
Equal in Calcium - 176
Equal in Magnesium - 191
Equal in Phosphorus - 296
Equal in Selenium - 6.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Iron +64%
Contains more Potassium +170.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +1512.4%
Equal in Calcium - 176
Equal in Magnesium - 191
Equal in Phosphorus - 296
Equal in Selenium - 6.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460.7%
Contains more Folate +185%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
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 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460.7%
Contains more Folate +185%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Contains more Other +108.2%
Contains more Protein +137.6%
Contains more Fats +97.2%
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Contains more Other +108.2%
Contains more Protein +137.6%
Contains more Fats +97.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated 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.
Turmeric Fenugreek
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 33.75g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 3.25g 6.41g Fenugreek
Carbs 67.14g 58.35g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Fenugreek
Fiber 22.7g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 168mg 176mg Fenugreek
Iron 55mg 33.53mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 191mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 296mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 770mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 67mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 2.5mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 1.11mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 1.228mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.64mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 20µg 57µg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.33mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.47mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 0.81mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.38mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.14mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 0.66mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.15mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.838g 1.46g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.378g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.