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Mulberry vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mulberry and Tamarind

  • Mulberry has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin E , however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mulberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% more.
  • Mulberry contains 9 times more Vitamin E than Tamarind. Mulberry contains 0.87mg of Vitamin E , while Tamarind contains 0.1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mulberries, 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 -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Calcium +89.7%
Contains more Iron +51.4%
Contains more Magnesium +411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.4%
Contains more Potassium +223.7%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 70% 13% 17% 18% 2% 4% 20% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Calcium +89.7%
Contains more Iron +51.4%
Contains more Magnesium +411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.4%
Contains more Potassium +223.7%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
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 E +770%
Contains more Vitamin C +940%
Contains more Vitamin K +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1375.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
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 2% 18% 0% 122% 8% 24% 12% 0% 12% 5% 0% 20%
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 E +770%
Contains more Vitamin C +940%
Contains more Vitamin K +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1375.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Folate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +179.2%
Contains more Protein +94.4%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +537.8%
Contains more Other +291.3%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 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 +179.2%
Contains more Protein +94.4%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +537.8%
Contains more Other +291.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.5%
10% 15% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.207 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mulberry Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 8.1g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 1.44g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.39g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 9.8g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 43kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 8.1g 38.8g Mulberry
Fiber 1.7g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 39mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 1.85mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 18mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 38mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 194mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 10mg 28mg Mulberry
Zinc 0.12mg 0.1mg Mulberry
Copper 0.06mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 25IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.1mg Mulberry
Vitamin C 36.4mg 3.5mg Mulberry
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 6µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.8µg Mulberry
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.272g Mulberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.041g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.207g 0.059g Mulberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mulberry 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
18%
Mulberry
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Mulberry
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 - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mulberry
Mulberry contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mulberry
Mulberry is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.