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Cherry vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cherry and Tamarind

  • Cherry has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 33% more than Cherry.
  • Tamarind contains 32 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cherry. Cherry contains 64µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tamarind contains 2µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cherries, sour, red, raw and Tamarinds, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +775%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +653.3%
Contains more Potassium +263%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +775%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +653.3%
Contains more Potassium +263%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cherry
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Contains more Vitamin A +4176.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.143
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4176.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +174.3%
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +413.1%
Contains more Other +592.3%
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Water +174.3%
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +413.1%
Contains more Other +592.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.7%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cherry Tamarind
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 10.58g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 1g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.3g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 12.18g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 50kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Fructose 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g 38.8g Cherry
Fiber 1.6g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 16mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.32mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 9mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 15mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 173mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 3mg 28mg Cherry
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Copper 0.104mg 0.086mg Cherry
Manganese 0.112mg Cherry
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 1283IU 30IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 2µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 10mg 3.5mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.143mg
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 8µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.272g Cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.059g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry Tamarind
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Cherry
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/nutrients
  2. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.