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Roselle vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Roselle and Tamarind

  • Roselle has more Calcium, and Vitamin C, while Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 35% more than Roselle.
  • Roselle contains 3 times more Vitamin C than Tamarind. While Roselle contains 12mg of Vitamin C, Tamarind contains only 3.5mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Roselle, 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 more Calcium +190.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.4%
Contains more Potassium +201.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 56% 37% 16% 19% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +190.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.4%
Contains more Potassium +201.9%

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 +856.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 40% 3% 7% 6% 0% 0% 0% 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 +856.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +175.7%
Contains more Protein +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +452.6%
Contains more Other +429.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.6
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 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 +175.7%
Contains more Protein +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +452.6%
Contains more Other +429.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.6

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roselle Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 11.31g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 0.96g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.64g 0.6g Roselle
Carbs 11.31g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 49kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Roselle
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 215mg 74mg Roselle
Iron 1.48mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 51mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 37mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 208mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 6mg 28mg Roselle
Zinc 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 287IU 30IU Roselle
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 2µg Roselle
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 12mg 3.5mg Roselle
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Roselle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roselle 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
6%
Roselle
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.