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Pineapple vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pineapple and Tamarind different?

  • Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, while Tamarind is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Pineapple covers your daily need of Vitamin C 49% more than Tamarind.

Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Tamarinds, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +27.9%
Contains more Calcium +469.2%
Contains more Iron +865.5%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1312.5%
Contains more Potassium +476.1%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
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 Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +27.9%
Contains more Calcium +469.2%
Contains more Iron +865.5%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1312.5%
Contains more Potassium +476.1%
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 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
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 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +173.9%
Contains more Protein +418.5%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +376.4%
Contains more Other +1127.3%
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 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 +173.9%
Contains more Protein +418.5%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +376.4%
Contains more Other +1127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1292.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.5%
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1292.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple 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 Pineapple Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 0.54g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.12g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 13.12g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 50kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g 38.8g Pineapple
Fiber 1.4g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 13mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.29mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 12mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 8mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 109mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 1mg 28mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.1mg Pineapple
Copper 0.11mg 0.086mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 58IU 30IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 47.8mg 3.5mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.143mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.066mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 14µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.012mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.272g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple 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
21%
Pineapple
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
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 - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.