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Fenugreek nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Spices, fenugreek seed
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Fenugreek

Fenugreek
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
93 with glucose (glucose 97) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5897315/ 63 with rice (rice 79) 57 with wheat (wheat 74) http://njirm.pbworks.com/f/6.Comparative%20study%20of%20Fenugreek%20seeds%20on%20glycemic%20index.29-37.pdf
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 323
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 33.75 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 0.25 tsp (0.5 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -1.2 (alkaline)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.scielo.br/j/cta/a/TfJ6dZ8CD88rGwfqdKpqyVf/?lang=en 1246mg
TOP 2% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 98% of foods
TOP 7% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 93% of foods
TOP 8% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 92% of foods
TOP 11% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 89% of foods
TOP 13% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 87% of foods

Fenugreek calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 323
Calories in 0.25 tsp 2 0.5 g
Calories in 1 tbsp 36 11.1 g

Fenugreek Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
93 with glucose (glucose 97) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5897315/ 63 with rice (rice 79) 57 with wheat (wheat 74) http://njirm.pbworks.com/f/6.Comparative%20study%20of%20Fenugreek%20seeds%20on%20glycemic%20index.29-37.pdf
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35% 0%
Calcium: 176 mg of 1,000 mg 18%
Iron: 33.53 mg of 8 mg 419%
Magnesium: 191 mg of 420 mg 45%
Phosphorus: 296 mg of 700 mg 42%
Potassium: 770 mg of 3,400 mg 23%
Sodium: 67 mg of 2,300 mg 3%
Zinc: 2.5 mg of 11 mg 23%
Copper: 1.11 mg of 1 mg 123%
Manganese: 1.228 mg of 2 mg 53%
Selenium: 6.3 µg of 55 µg 11%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Iron
33.53 mg
TOP 2%
Potassium
770 mg
TOP 8%
Magnesium
191 mg
TOP 11%
Calcium
176 mg
TOP 13%
Copper
1.11 mg
TOP 16%
Phosphorus
296 mg
TOP 17%
Manganese
1.228 mg
TOP 31%
Zinc
2.5 mg
TOP 35%
Sodium
67 mg
TOP 60%
Selenium
6.3 µg
TOP 65%

Vitamin coverage chart

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%
Vitamin A: 60 IU of 5,000 IU 1%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 3 mg of 90 mg 3%
Vitamin B1: 0.322 mg of 1 mg 27%
Vitamin B2: 0.366 mg of 1 mg 28%
Vitamin B3: 1.64 mg of 16 mg 10%
Vitamin B5: 0 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0.6 mg of 1 mg 46%
Folate: 57 µg of 400 µg 14%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B2
0.366 mg
TOP 20%
Vitamin B6
0.6 mg
TOP 20%
Vitamin B1
0.322 mg
TOP 25%
Folate
57 µg
TOP 33%
Vitamin C
3 mg
TOP 33%
Vitamin A
60 IU
TOP 47%
Vitamin B3
1.64 mg
TOP 61%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

23% 7% 58% 9% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 46%
23 g of 50 g
46%
Fats:
Daily Value: 10%
6.41 g of 65 g
10%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 19%
58.35 g of 300 g
19%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
8.84 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
3.4 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 419% 257% 266% 194% 241% 97% 187% 182% 287%
Tryptophan: 391 mg of 280 mg 140%
Threonine: 898 mg of 1,050 mg 86%
Isoleucine: 1241 mg of 1,400 mg 89%
Leucine: 1757 mg of 2,730 mg 64%
Lysine: 1684 mg of 2,100 mg 80%
Methionine: 338 mg of 1,050 mg 32%
Phenylalanine: 1089 mg of 1,750 mg 62%
Valine: 1102 mg of 1,820 mg 61%
Histidine: 668 mg of 700 mg 95%

Fat type information

100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Fenugreek

42% 58%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 24.6 g
Other: 33.75 g

All nutrients for Fenugreek per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 323kcal 16% 27% 6.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 23g 55% 17% 8.2 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 6.41g 10% 45% 5.2 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 3mg 3% 33% 17.7 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 33.75g N/A 24% 1.6 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 58.35g 19% 17% 2.1 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 33.53mg 419% 2% 12.9 times more than BeefBeef
Calcium 176mg 18% 13% 1.4 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 770mg 23% 8% 5.2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 191mg 45% 11% 1.4 times more than AlmondAlmond
Fiber 24.6g 98% 7% 10.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 1.11mg 123% 16% 7.8 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.5mg 23% 35% 2.5 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 296mg 42% 17% 1.6 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 67mg 3% 60% 7.3 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 60IU 1% 47% 278.4 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0% 62%
Selenium 6.3µg 11% 65%
Manganese 1.23mg 53% 31%
Vitamin B1 0.32mg 27% 25% 1.2 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 28% 20% 2.8 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 10% 61% 5.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 46% 20% 5 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 57µg 14% 33% 1.1 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 1.46g 7% 54% 4 times less than BeefBeef
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0% 43% 1.3 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.9mg 0% 61% 1.2 times more than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 1.24mg 0% 50% 1.4 times more than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.76mg 0% 59% 1.4 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.68mg 0% 63% 3.7 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.34mg 0% 70% 3.5 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 1.09mg 0% 51% 1.6 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1.1mg 0% 58% 1.8 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.67mg 0% 61% 1.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
9%
Total Fat 6g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
3%
Sodium 67mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 58g
100%
Dietary Fiber 25g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 23g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 176mg 18%

Iron 34mg 425%

Potassium 770mg 23%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Fenugreek nutrition infographic

Fenugreek nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/nutrients

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