Fenugreek

Fenugreek ( /ˈfɛnjʉɡriːk/; Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae. The plant is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop and is a common ingredient in dishes from the Indian Subcontinent, where it is known as methi in Hindi/Urdu/मेथीHindi/Nepali), as menthiyam and venthayam (வெந்தயம்) in Tamil, and as menthya (ಮೆಂತ್ಯ) in Kannada methi in malayalam. Zohary and Hopf note that it is not yet certain which wild strain of ... More

Scientific name:

  • Trigonella foenum-graecum

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Also known as:

  • Spices, fenugreek seed

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Compatible with dietary restrictions:

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Nutrients per 100g:

Nutrient Quantity per 100g
  • 23 g (0.81 oz )
  • 6.41 g (0.226 oz )
  • 58.35 g (2.058 oz )
  • 3.4 g (0.12 oz )
  • 8.84 g (0.312 oz )
  • 24.6 g (0.868 oz )
  • 0.176 g (0.00621 oz )
  • 0.03353 g (0.0011827 oz )
  • 0.191 g (0.00674 oz )
  • 0.296 g (0.0104 oz )
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Energy per 100g:

  • 1,352 kJ (8.439E+18 MeV )

USDA Equivalent:

  • 02019
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