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Gooseberry vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gooseberry and Tamarind different?

  • Gooseberry is higher in Vitamin C, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 32% higher.
  • Gooseberry contains 8 times more Vitamin C than Tamarind. While Gooseberry contains 27.7mg of Vitamin C, Tamarind contains only 3.5mg.

Gooseberries, raw and Tamarinds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Calcium +196%
Contains more Iron +803.2%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +217.2%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 8% 12% 18% 1% 4% 24% 19% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Calcium +196%
Contains more Iron +803.2%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +217.2%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +270%
Contains more Vitamin C +691.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 93% 10% 7% 6% 18% 19% 5% 0% 0%
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 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +270%
Contains more Vitamin C +691.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Folate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +179.8%
Contains more Protein +218.2%
Contains more Carbs +513.9%
Contains more Other +451%
Equal in Fats - 0.6
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 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 +179.8%
Contains more Protein +218.2%
Contains more Carbs +513.9%
Contains more Other +451%
Equal in Fats - 0.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.9%
9% 13% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.317 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gooseberry Tamarind
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gooseberry Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 5.88g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 0.88g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.58g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 10.18g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 44kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Gooseberry
Fiber 4.3g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 25mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.31mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 10mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 27mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 198mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 1mg 28mg Gooseberry
Zinc 0.12mg 0.1mg Gooseberry
Copper 0.07mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.144mg Gooseberry
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 290IU 30IU Gooseberry
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 2µg Gooseberry
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.1mg Gooseberry
Vitamin C 27.7mg 3.5mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.286mg 0.143mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.066mg Gooseberry
Folate 6µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.272g Gooseberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.317g 0.059g Gooseberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gooseberry 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
15%
Gooseberry
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Gooseberry
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.