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Fenugreek Seed

Fenugreek seeds are aromatic seeds used whole or ground in spice blends, curries, pickles, and breads.

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About Fenugreek Seed

Fenugreek seeds are the small, hard, angular seeds of the fenugreek plant, used as a spice in curries, pickles, spice blends, breads, sauces, and savoury vegetable dishes. They are often added in modest quantities because their flavour is strong and their bitterness can dominate when overused.

The seeds have a warm, distinctive aroma and a bitter flavour with sweet, maple-like notes. Toasting deepens their fragrance and can round the bitterness, while prolonged cooking softens whole seeds. Ground seed spreads evenly through a mixture and releases flavour more quickly than intact seed.

Fenugreek seeds are commonly sold whole, with a yellow-brown to amber colour. They may be dry-toasted, fried briefly in oil, soaked, or ground. Whole seeds remain visible and retain some bite; soaked seeds become softer, and ground seeds form part of a paste or spice blend.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Local names for fenugreek seed

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English

Fenugreek Seed

English

Fenugreek seed, dried

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English

Ground fenugreek seeds

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Fenugreek Seed nutrition & diet

Fenugreek Seed nutritional value

Spices, fenugreek seed

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
323kcal
Protein
23.0g
Carbs
58.4g
Fat
6.4g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use a reference for whole or ground fenugreek seed rather than fenugreek leaf. Specify whether seeds are dry-roasted, soaked, cooked, or incorporated into a blend, because preparation and dilution differ. For a served dish, record oil, salt, sweeteners, flour, and other ingredients alongside the seed portion.

Compare the right form: Reference must match fenugreek seed as whole, ground, roasted, soaked, cooked, or blended, using the edible seed portion.

Diet considerations

Fenugreek seed is plant-derived, but a seasoning blend or prepared pickle may add oil, salt, sugar, dairy, animal ingredients, or cereal products. Plain seed and seed-containing bread are not interchangeable entries. Its carbohydrate pattern should be interpreted in relation to the amount used and the rest of the recipe.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, fenugreek seed ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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