Fenugreek is an annual herb with light green leaves and small white flowers. It’s of the pea family (Fabaceae) and also known as Greek hay ( Trigonella foenum-graecum ). The fenugreek plant stands erect at two to three feet tall, and the seed pods contain 10–20 small, flat, yellow-brown, pungent and aromatic seeds. Fenugreek Nutrition Facts One serving — 1 tablespoon — of fenugreek seeds contains: 35.5 calories 6.4 grams carbohydrates 2.5 grams protein 0.7 gram fat 2.7 grams fiber 3.7 milligrams iron (20 percent DV) 0.1 milligram manganese (7 percent DV) 0.1 milligram copper (6 percent DV) 21 milligrams magnesium (5 percent DV) 32.6 milligrams phosphorus (3 percent DV) 0.1 milligram vitamin B6 (3 percent DV) 8 Fenugreek Benefits and Uses 1. Improves Digestive Problems and Cholesterol Levels Fenugreek may help with numerous digestive problems, such as upset stomach, constipation and inflammation of the stomach. For instance, the water-soluble fiber in f...