Leaflets of fenugreek are small and grow on slender, green stems that reach a height of 25 to 50 centimeters. The oblong to round leaflets are grouped in threes and are thin and supple.
A fresh fenugreek leaf has a light, sweet aroma as well as a mild, grassy, slightly bitter taste with hints of celery, fennel, and maple syrup.
When the plant matures, it produces sword-shaped, pea-like pods that are filled with 10-20 flattened, yellow-brown seeds that smell and taste like the leaves do.
Scientific name of Fenugreek leaves
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum
Other names of Fenugreek leaves
- Alholva
- Bockshornklee
- Methi
- Methika
- Fenugrec
- Greek Clover
- Greek Hay
Nutrition facts of Fenugreek leaves
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 | KCAL |
| Fat | 0.75 | GRAM |
| Protein | 4.82 | GRAM |
| Carbohydrate | 7.14 | GRAM |
| Fiber | 3.6 | GRAM |
Calories by source in Fenugreek leaves:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Fenugreek leaves = 52%
- Calories by fat in Fenugreek leaves = 12%
- Calories by protein in Fenugreek leaves = 36%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Fenugreek leaves:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Fenugreek leaves = 57%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Fenugreek leaves = 20%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Fenugreek leaves = 23%
Detailed vitamin profile of Fenugreek leaves, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Fenugreek leaves, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Availability of Fenugreek leaves
- Fenugreek leaves are available round the year
Complete nutrition facts of Fenugreek leaves
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