Spices, Fenugreek

About This Food

Fenugreek is an herb native to southern Europe and Asia. It is widely grown today in the Mediterranean countries, Argentina, France, India, North Africa, and the United States.

Fenugreek has a maple aroma and is used in many baked goods, chutneys, confections, and imitation maple syrup. The seeds are often ground and used in curries.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Special diets
  • Candida Diet
  • Diabetic
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low Carb Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • PCOS Diet
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
Benefits
Excellent Source of
Good Source of
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Molds
  • No Citrus
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Coconut
  • No Nightshade
  • No Grains
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 tsp(s)fenugreek seed:2 kcal calories

Calories: 12

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.24 g
Saturated Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
0 g
ALA
0 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
2.16 g
Net Carbohydrate
1.25 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
0.91 g
Protein
0.85 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
2.22 IU
0%
Vitamin C
0.11 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.02 mg
1%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
0 mg
0%
Folate
2.11 mcg
1%
Niacin
0.06 mg
0%
Riboflavin
0.01 mg
1%
Thiamin
0.01 mg
1%
Choline
0 mg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
6.51 mg
1%
Copper
0.04 mg
2%
Iron
1.24 mg
7%
Magnesium
7.07 mg
2%
Manganese
0.05 mg
2%
Phosphorous
10.95 mg
1%
Potassium
28.49 mg
1%
Selenium
0.23 mcg
0%
Sodium
2.48 mg
0%
Zinc
0.09 mg
1%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
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