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Nectarine vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nectarine and Tamarind

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B3 in Tamarind is higher than in Nectarine.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 33% more than Nectarine.
  • Nectarine contains 8 times more Vitamin E than Tamarind. While Nectarine contains 0.77mg of Vitamin E , Tamarind contains only 0.1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nectarines, 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 -100%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.6%
Contains more Potassium +212.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.086
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.6%
Contains more Potassium +212.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.086

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 +1006.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +670%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
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 +1006.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +670%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +178.9%
Contains more Protein +164.2%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +492.4%
Contains more Other +462.5%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 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 +178.9%
Contains more Protein +164.2%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +492.4%
Contains more Other +462.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.7%
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nectarine 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 Nectarine Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 8.85g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 1.06g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.32g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 10.55g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 44kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g 38.8g Nectarine
Fiber 1.7g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 6mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.28mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 9mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 26mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 201mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 0mg 28mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.17mg 0.1mg Nectarine
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Manganese 0.054mg Nectarine
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 332IU 30IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 2µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.1mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 5.4mg 3.5mg Nectarine
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 0.143mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 5µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.006mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.272g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.059g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nectarine 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
10%
Nectarine
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
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 - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine 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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.