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Zucchini vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between zucchini and fenugreek?

  • Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and zinc than zucchini.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 415% higher.
  • Zucchini has a higher glycemic index (15) than fenugreek (0).

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
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 -88.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +961.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195%
Contains more IronIron +8962.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1994.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +681.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +678.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +593.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3050%

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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
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 CVitamin C +496.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +615.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +268.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 +972.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1800.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1903.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1776.2%
Contains more OtherOther +496.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 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 -94.2%
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.
Zucchini Fenugreek
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 0.37mg 33.53mg 415%
Copper 0.053mg 1.11mg 117%
Fiber 1g 24.6g 94%
Manganese 0.177mg 1.228mg 46%
Protein 1.21g 23g 44%
Magnesium 18mg 191mg 41%
Phosphorus 38mg 296mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.6mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.322mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.366mg 21%
Zinc 0.32mg 2.5mg 20%
Carbs 3.11g 58.35g 18%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 3mg 17%
Calcium 16mg 176mg 16%
Calories 17kcal 323kcal 15%
Potassium 261mg 770mg 15%
Selenium 0.2µg 6.3µg 11%
Fats 0.32g 6.41g 9%
Folate 24µg 57µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 1.64mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.084g 1.46g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4%
Sodium 8mg 67mg 3%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1%
Net carbs 2.11g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
15%
Zucchini
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.376g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.