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Quince vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Quince and Tamarind different?

  • Quince is richer in Vitamin C, while Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 34% more than Quince.
  • Quince contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Tamarind. Quince contains 15mg of Vitamin C, while Tamarind contains 3.5mg.

Quinces, raw 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.
Quince
Quince
2
:
7
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Contains more Calcium +572.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +564.7%
Contains more Potassium +218.8%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Quince
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Contains more Calcium +572.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +564.7%
Contains more Potassium +218.8%
Contains more Zinc +150%
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.
Quince
Quince
2
:
9
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +869%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Quince
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Tamarind
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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +869%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
Quince
1
:
4
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Water +166.9%
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +308.5%
Contains more Other +575%
Quince
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Tamarind
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 +166.9%
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +308.5%
Contains more Other +575%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
Quince
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:
2
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +402.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18%
Quince
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +402.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quince 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 Quince Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 0.4g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.1g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 15.3g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 57kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 11mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.7mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 8mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 17mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 197mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 4mg 28mg Quince
Zinc 0.04mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.13mg 0.086mg Quince
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 40IU 30IU Quince
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 15mg 3.5mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 3µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.272g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
7%
Quince
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
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 - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.262g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.