Fenugreek · Trigonella foenum-graecum
Spices, fenugreek seed
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 39/100
How many beneficial nutrients Spices, fenugreek seed delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Spices, fenugreek seed come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
61% from carbs
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Carbs 61%58.4 g per serving
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Fat 15%6.4 g per serving
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Protein 24%23.0 g per serving
What Spices, fenugreek seed is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23.0 g | |
| Histidine | 668.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,241.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,757.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,684.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 338.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1,089.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 898.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 391.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,102.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,020.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 2,465.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,708.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 369.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,988.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,306.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,198.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,215.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 764.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 3.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 57.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 176.0 mg | |
| Iron | 33.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 191.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 296.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 770.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 67.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg | |
| Copper | 1.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 6.3 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 140.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 3.4 g | — |
About Spices, fenugreek seed
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an aromatic plant in the legume family used as both a spice and a leafy herb, with small, hard, golden-brown seeds and clover-like leaves. The seeds carry a distinctive bittersweet, maple-like aroma and a slightly bitter taste, and they are a foundation of Indian cooking, essential to curry powders, spice blends, and the pickles and dals of South Asia, while the fresh and dried leaves, known as methi, flavor breads and vegetable dishes.
Fenugreek supplies fiber, iron, and beneficial plant compounds, and it has a long traditional use for supporting blood sugar and milk production, a focus of ongoing study. Toasting the seeds lightly tempers their bitterness and releases their fragrance, but over-toasting turns them harsh. Store fenugreek seeds whole in an airtight container, and grind them as needed for the freshest flavor.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spices, fenugreek seed?
There are 323 calories in 100 g of Spices, fenugreek seed, or about 36 calories in 1 tbsp (11 g).
How much protein is in Spices, fenugreek seed?
Spices, fenugreek seed contains 23.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Spices, fenugreek seed?
Spices, fenugreek seed has 58.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Spices, fenugreek seed?
Spices, fenugreek seed provides 6.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Spices, fenugreek seed a good source of?
Spices, fenugreek seed is an excellent source of Iron (186% DV), Copper (123% DV), Dietary Fiber (88% DV), Manganese (53% DV), Protein (46% DV) and Magnesium (45% DV) and a good source of Potassium, Folate (B9), Calcium, Selenium and Niacin (B3) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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