Table 1.
The composition of fenugreek shows the percentage present in leaves and seeds. Adapted from [86].
| Constituent Type | Constituent | Fenugreek Seeds (Approximate %) | Fenugreek Leaves (Approximate %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | Proteins | 20–30% | 4–6% |
| Dietary Fibre | 25–30% | 3–5% | |
| Carbohydrates | 40–60% | 5–10% | |
| Fats | 5–10% | <1% | |
| Vitamins | B Vitamins (e.g., B6, B12) | 0.3–0.6% | 0.1–0.2% |
| Vitamin K | Trace amounts | 0.2–0.4% | |
| Vitamin A | Trace amounts | 0.02–0.05% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1–0.3% | 0.3–0.7% | |
| Folate (Folic Acid) | 0.02–0.05% | 0.01–0.03% | |
| Vitamin E | Trace amounts | Trace amounts | |
| Minerals | Iron | 1–2% | 2–4% |
| Calcium | 0.2–0.5% | 1–3% | |
| Magnesium | 0.1–0.3% | 0.2–0.5% | |
| Phosphorus | 0.3–0.6% | 0.2–0.4% | |
| Potassium | 0.4–0.8% | 0.5–1% | |
| Sodium | <0.1% | <0.1% | |
| Zinc | 0.01–0.03% | 0.01–0.03% | |
| Bioactive Compounds | Saponins | 2–6% | <1% |
| Alkaloids | <1% | Trace amounts | |
| 4-hydroxyisoleucine | 1–2% | Trace amounts | |
| Flavonoids | 0.5–1% | 0.2–0.5% | |
| Phenolic Acids | 0.1–0.3% | 0.1–0.2% | |
| Coumarins | Trace amounts | Trace amounts | |
| Lecithin | 0.1–0.3% | Trace amounts | |
| Other Components | Water Content | 5–10% | 75–85% |
| Essential Oils | Trace to 1% | Trace amounts | |
| Mucilage | 1–3% | <1% | |
| Choline | 0.02–0.05% | Trace amounts |