Fenugreek Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 30 March 2026

One teaspoon of fenugreek contains 12.9 calories, 0.9g protein, 2.3g carbs, and 0.3g fat. Fenugreek is a spice. It is high in protein, rich in dietary fiber, a good source of iron, and rich in potassium.

12.9

cal

2.3g

carbs

0.9g

protein

amino acids ↓

0.3g

fat

1g

fiber

sugar

Vitamins in Fenugreek

Per Tsp ~4g

Vitamin A
0.12mcg
<1%
Vitamin C
0.12mg
<1%
Vitamin B6
0.02mg
1%
Thiamin (B1)
0.01mg
1%
Niacin (B3)
0.07mg
<1%
Folate
2.28mcg
<1%

Minerals in Fenugreek

Per Tsp ~4g

Calcium
7.04mg
<1%
Iron
1.34mg
7%
Magnesium
7.64mg
2%
Phosphorus
11.8mg
<1%
Potassium
30.8mg
<1%
Sodium
2.68mg
<1%
Zinc
0.1mg
<1%
Selenium
0.25mcg
<1%
Copper
0.04mg
5%
Manganese
0.05mg
2%

Amino Acids in Fenugreek

Protein breakdown per tsp (4g), from the USDA record for this food.

Complete protein

Fenugreek supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.

Essential Amino Acids Per tsp (4g) Per 100g % of Protein
Histidine 27mg 668mg 2.9%
Isoleucine 50mg 1241mg 5.4%
Leucine 70mg 1757mg 7.6%
Lysine 67mg 1684mg 7.3%
Methionine 14mg 338mg 1.5%
Phenylalanine 44mg 1089mg 4.7%
Threonine 36mg 898mg 3.9%
Tryptophan 16mg 391mg 1.7%
Valine 44mg 1102mg 4.8%
Other Amino Acids Per tsp (4g) Per 100g % of Protein
Alanine 41mg 1020mg 4.4%
Arginine 99mg 2465mg 10.7%
Aspartic Acid 108mg 2708mg 11.8%
Cystine 15mg 369mg 1.6%
Glutamic Acid 160mg 3988mg 17.3%
Glycine 52mg 1306mg 5.7%
Proline 48mg 1198mg 5.2%
Serine 49mg 1215mg 5.3%
Tyrosine 31mg 764mg 3.3%

Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.

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