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Spices, Fenugreek

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.

The Benefits

  • Special diets: Candida Diet, Diabetic, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Vegetarian Diet
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  • 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

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Selecting and Storing

Store in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 tsp(s)fenugreek seed:2 kcal calories
Calories: 12 Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1 View Calorie Breakdown
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
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
Vitamins
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%
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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