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Fenugreek Seed Nutrition

Nutrients in 100 g (3.5 oz)

Updated | 2025-01-09

Written and reviewed by the NatureClaim Team




Fenugreek Seed



Overview of Fenugreek Seed Nutrition

Scientific Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum


Order: Fabeles


Family: Fabaceae


In brief fenugreek has: dietary fiber (24.60 g | 88% DV) thiamin (0.32 mg | 27% DV) riboflavin (0.37 mg | 28% DV) vitamin B6 (0.60 mg | 35% DV) iron (33.53 mg | 186% DV) magnesium (191.00 mg | 45% DV) phosphorus (296.00 mg | 24% DV) potassium (770.00 mg | 16% DV) zinc (2.50 mg | 23% DV) copper (1.11 mg | 123% DV) manganese (1.23 mg | 53% DV) Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual herb from Western Asia and South Asia with off-white flowers. Methi is fenugreek in Hindi. Fenugreek seeds are yellow with a bitter taste and a distinctive maple syrup-like aroma. If the seeds are heated, they have a sweet taste like maple syrup or brown sugar. The seeds are ground and used as an ingredient in curry or other traditional Hindi foods. Fenugreek is also used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat diabetes. Fenugreek seeds contain many vitamins and minerals which have antioxidant properties that may be important for the immune system and other bodily functions. The B-vitamins in the seeds are important for maintaining overall health, in which thiamin (27% daily value [DV]) is essential for glucose metabolism, and it plays a role in nerve, muscle, and heart function. Riboflavin (28% DV) is involved in the metabolism of nutrients, red blood cell building, and iron absorption in the body. Vitamin B6 (35% DV) is important for the immune system. This B-vitamin may also reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and support nerve health. Fenugreek seeds are a good source of minerals like potassium (16% DV), iron (186% DV), phosphorus (24% DV), magnesium (45% DV), manganese (53% DV), zinc (23% DV), and copper (123% DV). Potassium is involved in controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Iron is essential for red blood cell production. Phosphorus aids in building strong and healthy bones, strengthens muscles, regulates heart rate, and supports nerve conductivity. Magnesium promotes calcium absorption, helps the body build new bone cells, and regulates nerve and muscle activities. Fenugreek seeds are also a rich source of dietary fiber (88% DV), which helps with smooth digestion, relieves constipation ailments, and better regulates blood sugar levels. Because the seeds increase the feeling of satiety, they may help suppress one's appetite. Safety: Some people are allergic to fenugreek seasoning. Fenugreek may also cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) in some individuals. Do not eat large amounts of fenugreek while pregnant because it may cause uterine contractions. Consuming fenugreek during pregnancy may also lead to a newborn infant having a maple syrup odor. Safety information was derived from the following sources: [Ebo et al. 2006]; [Korman et al. 2001]; [Patil et al. 1997].



Name Amount % Daily Value
Calories 323 kcal 16%


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbs 58.35 g 21%
Dietary Fiber 24.60 g 88%
Sugars - g
Starch - g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Phytosterols 140.00 mg


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Fat 6.41 g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.46 g 7%
Monounsaturated Fat - g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total - g
  • 18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6
- g
  • 18:3 n-6 (GLA)
- g
  • 18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3
- g
  • 18:4 n-3 (SDA)
- g
  • 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
- g
  • 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
- g
  • 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
- g
Trans Fat 0.00 g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Protein, total 23.00 g 46%
  • Tryptophan
0.39 g
  • Threonine
0.90 g
  • Isoleucine
1.24 g
  • Leucine
1.76 g
  • Lysine
1.68 g
  • Methionine
0.34 g
  • Cystine
0.37 g
  • Phenylalanine
1.09 g
  • Tyrosine
0.76 g
  • Valine
1.10 g
  • Arginine
2.47 g
  • Histidine
0.67 g
  • Alanine
1.02 g
  • Aspartic Acid
2.71 g
  • Glutamic Acid
3.99 g
  • Glycine
1.31 g
  • Proline
1.20 g
  • Serine
1.22 g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin Can antioxidant and for immune health and making collagen
3.00 mg 3%
Thiaminfor amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism
0.32 mg 27%
Riboflavinfor amino acid, lipid, and vitamin B6 metabolism
0.37 mg 28%
Niacinfor digestive and skin health and nerve function
1.64 mg 10%
Pantothenic Acidfor cholesterol, fatty acid, and hormone metabolism
- mg -
Vitamin B6for brain development, immune health, and protein metabolism
0.60 mg 35%
Folate, totalfor amino acid metabolism and preventing neural tube defects
57.00 mcg 14%
  • Folic Acid
0.00 mcg
  • Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)
57.00 mcg
Cholinefor brain health and nerve function
- mg -
Betainefor metabolizing an amino acid called homocysteine
- mg
Vitamin B12for nerve function and red blood cell formation
0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin A, totalan antioxidant and for eye, immune, and reproductive health
3.00 mcg 0%
  • Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent
3.00 mcg
  • Retinol
0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Carotene
- mcg
  • Alpha-Carotene
- mcg
  • Beta-Cryptoxanthin
- mcg
Lycopenean antioxidant
- mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthinantioxidants
- mcg
Vitamin E, totalan antioxidant and for cardiovascular and immune health
- mg -
  • Alpha-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Beta-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Gamma-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Delta-Tocopherol
- mg
Vitamin Dfor calcium absorption, immune health, and muscle/nerve function
0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)for bone health and normal blood clotting
- mcg -
Biotinfor amino acid, glucose, and fatty acid metabolism
- mcg -


Name Amount % Daily Value
Calciumfor bone health and muscle/nerve function
176.00 mg 14%
Ironfor carrying oxygen to cells and muscles
33.53 mg 186%
Magnesiumfor bone and heart health and muscle/nerve function
191.00 mg 45%
Phosphorusfor bone health and helping the body store and use energy
296.00 mg 24%
Potassiumfor carbohydrate metabolism and muscle/nerve function
770.00 mg 16%
Sodiumfor muscle/nerve function
67.00 mg 3%
Zincan antioxidant and for immune health
2.50 mg 23%
Copperfor iron absorption and blood vessel, bone, and immune health
1.11 mg 123%
Manganesean antioxidant
1.23 mg 53%
Seleniuman antioxidant and for reproductive health and thyroid function
6.30 mcg 11%
Iodinefor thyroid function
- mcg -
Chromiumfor metabolizing and storing carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
- mcg -
Molybdenumfor metabolizing sulfites and sulfur-containing amino acids
- mcg -
Chloridefor muscle/nerve function
- mg -
Fluoridefor reducing tooth decay
- mg


Name Amount
Isoflavones
  • Daidzein
0.01 mg
  • Genistein
0.01 mg
  • Isoflavones, total
0.02 mg
  • Biochanin A
0.01 mg
  • Formononetin
0.01 mg
  • Coumestrol
0.00 mg


Name Amount
Water 8.84 g
Ash 3.40 g
Alcohol 0.00 g
Caffeine 0.00 mg
Theobromine 0.00 mg
Resveratrol - mg
Phytoalbumin - mg
Chlorogenic Acid - mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.


References:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.


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