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Tamarind vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamarind and Acerola

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Acerola has more Vitamin C.
  • Acerola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 1860% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind contains 21 times more Vitamin B1 than Acerola. While Tamarind contains 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, Acerola contains only 0.02mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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 +516.7%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +927.3%
Contains more Potassium +330.1%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Equal in Copper - 0.086
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +927.3%
Contains more Potassium +330.1%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
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 B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2456.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +47831.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Equal in Folate - 14
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2456.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +47831.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +712.7%
Contains more Other +1250%
Contains more Water +191.1%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +712.7%
Contains more Other +1250%
Contains more Water +191.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.5%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Acerola
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 Tamarind Acerola Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 6.59g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.4g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.3g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 7.69g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 32kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Acerola
Fiber 5.1g 1.1g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 12mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.2mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 18mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 11mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 146mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 7mg Acerola
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.06mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.4mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.009mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 14µg
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.068g Acerola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.082g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.09g Acerola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind Acerola
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
20%
Tamarind
475%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
8%
Acerola

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?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acerola
Acerola contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola 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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.