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
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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.
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0 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 323 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 34 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 tbsp (11.1 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 | 1246 mg |
Fenugreek calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| 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.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
180IU of 5,000IU
3.6%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
9mg of 90mg
10%
Vitamin B1:
0.97mg of 1mg
81%
Vitamin B2:
1.1mg of 1mg
84%
Vitamin B3:
4.9mg of 16mg
31%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
1.8mg of 1mg
138%
Folate:
171µg of 400µg
43%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 46%
23 g of 50 g
23 g (46% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 10%
6.4 g of 65 g
6.4 g (10% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 19%
58.4 g of 300 g
58.4 g (19% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
8.8 g of 2,000 g
8.8 g (0% of DV )
Other:
3.4 g
3.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
1173mg of 280mg
419%
Threonine:
2694mg of 1,050mg
257%
Isoleucine:
3723mg of 1,400mg
266%
Leucine:
5271mg of 2,730mg
193%
Lysine:
5052mg of 2,100mg
241%
Methionine:
1014mg of 1,050mg
97%
Phenylalanine:
3267mg of 1,750mg
187%
Valine:
3306mg of 1,820mg
182%
Histidine:
2004mg of 700mg
286%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Fenugreek
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
25 g
Other:
34 g
All nutrients for Fenugreek per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% | 27% |
6.9 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 23g | 55% | 17% |
8.2 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 6.4g | 10% | 45% |
5.2 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | 33% |
17.7 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 34g | N/A | 24% |
1.6 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 58g | 19% | 17% |
2.1 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 191mg | 45% | 11% |
1.4 times more than Almonds
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| Calcium | 176mg | 18% | 13% |
1.4 times more than Milk
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| Potassium | 770mg | 23% | 8% |
5.2 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 34mg | 419% | 2% |
12.9 times more than Beef broiled
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| Fiber | 25g | 98% | 7% |
10.3 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 1.1mg | 123% | 16% |
7.8 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 23% | 35% |
2.5 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 296mg | 42% | 17% |
1.6 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 67mg | 3% | 60% |
7.3 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | 62% | |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 53% | 31% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | 65% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.32mg | 27% | 25% |
1.2 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 28% | 20% |
2.8 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 10% | 61% |
5.8 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 46% | 20% |
5 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 57µg | 14% | 33% |
1.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 7% | 54% |
4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0% | 43% |
1.3 times more than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.9mg | 0% | 61% |
1.2 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0% | 50% |
1.4 times more than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 1.8mg | 0% | 59% |
1.4 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 1.7mg | 0% | 63% |
3.7 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.34mg | 0% | 70% |
3.5 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0% | 51% |
1.6 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 1.1mg | 0% | 58% |
1.8 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.67mg | 0% | 61% |
1.1 times less than Turkey meat
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
9.9%
Total Fat
6.4g
6.6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
2.9%
Sodium 67mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
58g
98%
Dietary Fiber
25g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
23g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
176mg
18%
Iron
34mg
419%
Potassium
770mg
23%
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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
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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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans 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.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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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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Low in Sugars
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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.