Table 1.
Crude or proximate composition of fenugreek seeds and leaves.
| Particulars | Contents (g/100 g) | References |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 42.3 | El Nasri and El Tinay (2007) |
| Gum (seeds) | 20.9 | Kakani et al. (2009) |
| Ash (seeds) | 3.38 | Sowmya and Rajyalakshmi (1999) |
| Fiber (seeds) | 50.0 | Montgomery (2009) |
| Soluble | ||
| Raw | 21.7 | Muralidhara et al. (1999) |
| Germinated | 10.3 | Muralidhara et al. (1999) |
| Insoluble | ||
| Raw | 26.8 | Muralidhara et al. (1999) |
| Germinated | 23.9 | Muralidhara et al. (1999) |
| Fiber (leaves) | ||
| Soluble | 0.7 | Altuntas et al. (2005) |
| Insoluble | 4.2 | Altuntas et al. (2005) |
| Dietary fiber | 48.0 | Brummer et al. (2003) |
| Fats (seeds) | 7.9 |
El Nasri and El Tinay (2007) Montgomery (2009) |
| Fats (leaves) | 1.0 | Montgomery (2009) |
| Protein (seeds) | 25.4 | El Nasri and El Tinay (2007) |
| Protein (leaves) | 4.4 | Montgomery (2009) |
| Moisture (seeds) | 7.49 | Sowmya and Rajyalakshmi (1999) |
| Moisture (leaves) | 86.0 | Sowmya and Rajyalakshmi (1999) |