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Guava vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Guava and Tamarind

  • Guava has more Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B5, while Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 250% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 4 times less Folate than Guava. Guava contains 49µg of Folate, while Tamarind contains 14µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Guavas, common, 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.
Guava
4
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Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +167.4%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +976.9%
Contains more Magnesium +318.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.5%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +167.4%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +976.9%
Contains more Magnesium +318.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.5%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
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.
Guava
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +1980%
Contains more Vitamin E +630%
Contains more Vitamin C +6422.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +538.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 15% 0% 761% 17% 10% 21% 28% 26% 37% 0% 7%
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 +1980%
Contains more Vitamin E +630%
Contains more Vitamin C +6422.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +538.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
2
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Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Water +157.3%
Contains more Carbs +336.5%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.8
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 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 Fats +58.3%
Contains more Water +157.3%
Contains more Carbs +336.5%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +579.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.272
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +579.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.272

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 8.92g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 2.55g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.95g 0.6g Guava
Carbs 14.32g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 68kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 8.92g 38.8g Guava
Fiber 5.4g 5.1g Guava
Calcium 18mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.26mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 22mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 40mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 417mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 2mg 28mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 0.1mg Guava
Copper 0.23mg 0.086mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 624IU 30IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 2µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.1mg Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 3.5mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.143mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.066mg Guava
Folate 49µg 14µg Guava
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.018mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.016mg 0.014mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Guava
Valine 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.272g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.059g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Guava 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
80%
Guava
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.272 g)
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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.