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Methi seeds Benefits & Nutrition

Methi seeds benefits: nutrition per 100 g (323 kcal, 24.6 g fibre), how much to eat a day and who should be careful. Also called Fenugreek seeds.

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Fenugreek seeds · Spices & herbs

  • 323 kcalenergy
  • 23 gprotein
  • 24.6 gfibre
  • Seeds year-round; fresh methi leaves Nov–Febbest season in India

Per 100 g (dried seeds)

Health benefits of methi seeds

  • Very high in soluble fibre.
  • Several studies suggest fenugreek may help lower blood sugar after meals, as part of diabetes care — not a replacement for it.
  • Is a source of iron and plant protein.

How to eat it

Soak 1 tsp overnight and drink the water/eat the seeds, add to tadka, or sprout them.

How much a day: 1 tsp (5 g) of seeds.

Who should be careful

  • If you take diabetes medicine, monitor your sugar and talk to your doctor before daily use.
  • Pregnancy: avoid amounts larger than food use.
  • People allergic to peanuts or chickpeas may react.
  • Can make sweat and urine smell like maple syrup — harmless.

Best season in India

Seeds year-round; fresh methi leaves Nov–Feb. See the month-by-month seasonal chart →

Frequently asked questions

What are the health benefits of methi seeds?

Very high in soluble fibre. Several studies suggest fenugreek may help lower blood sugar after meals, as part of diabetes care — not a replacement for it. Is a source of iron and plant protein.

How much methi seeds can I have a day?

1 tsp (5 g) of seeds. Soak 1 tsp overnight and drink the water/eat the seeds, add to tadka, or sprout them.

Who should be careful with methi seeds?

If you take diabetes medicine, monitor your sugar and talk to your doctor before daily use. Pregnancy: avoid amounts larger than food use. People allergic to peanuts or chickpeas may react. Can make sweat and urine smell like maple syrup — harmless.

When is methi seeds in season in India?

Seeds year-round; fresh methi leaves Nov–Feb.

Please note: Values are approximate; they vary by recipe, brand, variety and portion size. This page is general information, not medical advice — if you are pregnant, have diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure or another condition, or take regular medicines, talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet.

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