Spices Fenugreek Seed
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A 100g serving covers 186% of the daily recommended Iron, making Spices Fenugreek Seed one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (23g), fat (6.4g), and carbohydrates (58.4g) per 100g. Spices Fenugreek Seed packs 323 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 67mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Spices Fenugreek Seed provides 24.6g of dietary fiber per 100g (88% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Spices Fenugreek Seed delivers meaningful amounts of 17 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein24%23 g
- Fat15%6.4 g
- Carbs61%58.4 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 8.8 | G |
| Energy | 323 | KCAL |
| Protein | 23.0 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.4 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 58.4 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 24.6 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.32 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.37 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.6 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.60 | MG |
| Folate, total | 57.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.0 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 176 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 33.5 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 191 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 296 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 770 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 67.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.5 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 1.1 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.2 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 6.3 | UG |
| Energy | 1352 | kJ |
| Ash | 3.4 | G |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 57.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 57.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 60.0 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.5 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Phytosterols | 140 | MG |
| Tryptophan | 0.39 | G |
| Threonine | 0.90 | G |
| Isoleucine | 1.2 | G |
| Leucine | 1.8 | G |
| Lysine | 1.7 | G |
| Methionine | 0.34 | G |
| Cystine | 0.37 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 1.1 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.76 | G |
| Valine | 1.1 | G |
| Arginine | 2.5 | G |
| Histidine | 0.67 | G |
| Alanine | 1.0 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 2.7 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 4.0 | G |
| Glycine | 1.3 | G |
| Proline | 1.2 | G |
| Serine | 1.2 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tsp (3.7g) | 12 | 0.9g | 0.2g | 2.2g |
| tbsp (11.1g) | 36 | 2.6g | 0.7g | 6.5g |
Scaled from Spices Fenugreek Seed's per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Spices Fenugreek Seed is a excellent source of Iron (186% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Spices Fenugreek Seed is a excellent source of Fiber (88% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Spices Fenugreek Seed is a excellent source of Protein (46% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Spices Fenugreek Seed is a excellent source of Magnesium (45% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Spices Fenugreek Seed is a excellent source of Zinc (23% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
Dietary Considerations
With 770mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Spices Fenugreek Seed. See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Spices Fenugreek Seed is naturally low in sodium at 67mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Spices Fenugreek Seed provides 33.5mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Fiber: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
- Iron: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
- Magnesium: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value 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.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 171324.
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