Fenugreek (Whole | Ground)

:: What Is Fenugreek? Fenugreek is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop. Its seeds and leaves are common ingredients in dishes from the Indian subcontinent, and have been used as a culinary ingredient since ancient times. Its use as a food ingredient in small quantities is safe. Although sold as a dietary supplement, there is no clinical evidence that fenugreek has therapeutic properties. Commonly used in traditional medicine, fenugreek can increase the risk of serious adverse effects, including allergic reactions.

:: Health Benefits It may be good for your heart Fenugreek may help reduce high blood pressure It may lower inflammation It may keep blood sugar levels from rising Consuming fenugreek seeds regularly may help prevent cognitive decline It may be good for your gut It may help increase breast milk supply

:: Nutrition Fenugreek seed Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 1,352 kJ (323 kcal) Carbohydrates 58 g Dietary fiber 25 g Fat 6.4 g Protein 23 g Vitamins Quantity %DV† Thiamine (B1) 28% 0.322 mg Riboflavin (B2) 31% 0.366 mg Niacin (B3) 11% 1.64 mg Vitamin B6 46% 0.6 mg Folate (B9) 14% 57 μg Vitamin C 4% 3 mg Minerals Quantity %DV† Calcium 18% 176 mg Iron 262% 34 mg Magnesium 54% 191 mg Manganese 59% 1.23 mg Phosphorus 42% 296 mg Potassium 16% 770 mg Sodium 4% 67 mg Zinc 26% 2.5 mg Other constituents Quantity Water 8.8 g