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Vanilla extract vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are vanilla extract and fenugreek different?

  • Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2 than vanilla extract.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 418% higher.

Vanilla extract 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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1491.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +420.3%
Contains more IronIron +27841.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1441.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2172.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4833.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +433.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2827.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +285.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2207.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 WaterWater +494.8%
Contains more OtherOther +919.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10583.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +361.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 -99.3%
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.
Vanilla extract Fenugreek
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 0.12mg 33.53mg 418%
Copper 0.072mg 1.11mg 115%
Fiber 0g 24.6g 98%
Protein 0.06g 23g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.6mg 44%
Manganese 0.23mg 1.228mg 43%
Magnesium 12mg 191mg 43%
Phosphorus 6mg 296mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.322mg 26%
Zinc 0.11mg 2.5mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.366mg 21%
Potassium 148mg 770mg 18%
Calcium 11mg 176mg 17%
Carbs 12.65g 58.35g 15%
Folate 0µg 57µg 14%
Selenium 0µg 6.3µg 11%
Fats 0.06g 6.41g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 1.64mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.01g 1.46g 7%
Sodium 9mg 67mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Calories 288kcal 323kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 1%
Net carbs 12.65g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 12.65g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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?
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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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.