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Mandarin orange vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mandarin orange and Tamarind

  • Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C, however, Tamarind is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Iron needs 33% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Tamarind has 8 times less Vitamin C than Mandarin orange. Mandarin orange has 26.7mg of Vitamin C, while Tamarind has 3.5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 -92.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +465%
Contains more Potassium +278.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +465%
Contains more Potassium +278.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +1200%

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 +2170%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +662.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 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 +2170%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +662.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +171.2%
Contains more Protein +245.7%
Contains more Fats +93.5%
Contains more Carbs +368.5%
Contains more Other +629.7%
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 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 +171.2%
Contains more Protein +245.7%
Contains more Fats +93.5%
Contains more Carbs +368.5%
Contains more Other +629.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.059
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.059

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 0.81g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.31g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 13.34g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 53kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 38.8g Mandarin orange
Fiber 1.8g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 37mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.15mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 12mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 20mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 166mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 2mg 28mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.042mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 681IU 30IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 2µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.1mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 3.5mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.143mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.066mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 14µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.002mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.272g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.059g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange 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
17%
Mandarin orange
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
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 - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.