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Loquat vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Loquat and Tamarind?

  • Loquat is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 34% higher.
  • Loquat has 38 times more Vitamin A RAE than Tamarind. Loquat has 76µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tamarind has 2µg.

We used Loquats, raw and Tamarinds, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +607.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 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 -96.4%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +607.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +115%
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.
Loquat
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Contains more Vitamin A +4993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +976.7%
Equal in Folate - 14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 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 +4993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +976.7%
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +176.2%
Contains more Protein +551.2%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +414.8%
Contains more Other +440%
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +176.2%
Contains more Protein +551.2%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +414.8%
Contains more Other +440%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2162.5%
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2162.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Loquat 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 Loquat Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 10.44g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 0.43g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.2g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 12.14g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 47kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Loquat
Fiber 1.7g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 16mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.28mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 13mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 27mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 266mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 1mg 28mg Loquat
Zinc 0.05mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.04mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 1528IU 30IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 2µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 1mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.066mg Loquat
Folate 14µg 14µg
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.023mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.004mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Loquat
Valine 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.007mg Loquat
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.272g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.059g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Loquat 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
12%
Loquat
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
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?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.