Fenugreek seed nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 11 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.6g24% of calories
- Carbs6.5g61% of calories
- Fat0.7g15% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Fenugreek seed (1 tbsp, 11 g) has 36 calories, with 2.6 g of protein, 6.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (61% of calories). It is high in iron (47% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron47%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber10%
- Copper14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (11 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.3 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 6 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 33 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 21 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 36 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 7minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 5minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Fenugreek seed?
One serving of Fenugreek seed (1 tbsp) has 36 calories, which works out to 323 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Fenugreek seed high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 24% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Fenugreek seed keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 61% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Fenugreek seed?
7.4 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
