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Tamarind vs. Breadfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamarind and Breadfruit

  • Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Breadfruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Breadfruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 28% higher.
  • Breadfruit contains 5 times less Iron than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 2.8mg of Iron, while Breadfruit contains 0.54mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Breadfruit, 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 +335.3%
Contains more Iron +418.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Equal in Copper - 0.084
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 6% 21% 18% 13% 44% 1% 4% 28% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +335.3%
Contains more Iron +418.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Equal in Copper - 0.084

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +289.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +460%
Contains more Vitamin C +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
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 0% 2% 0% 97% 28% 7% 17% 28% 24% 11% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +289.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +460%
Contains more Vitamin C +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +161.7%
Contains more Fats +160.9%
Contains more Carbs +130.5%
Contains more Other +190.3%
Contains more Water +125%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Protein +161.7%
Contains more Fats +160.9%
Contains more Carbs +130.5%
Contains more Other +190.3%
Contains more Water +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +432.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
32% 23% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.066 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +432.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Breadfruit
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 Tamarind Breadfruit Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 22.22g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.07g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.23g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 27.12g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 103kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 11g Breadfruit
Fiber 5.1g 4.9g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 17mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.54mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 25mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 30mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 490mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 2mg Breadfruit
Zinc 0.1mg 0.12mg Breadfruit
Copper 0.086mg 0.084mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.06mg Breadfruit
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin C 3.5mg 29mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.11mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.9mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.457mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.1mg Breadfruit
Folate 14µg 14µg
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.5µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.052mg Breadfruit
Isoleucine 0.064mg Breadfruit
Leucine 0.065mg Breadfruit
Lysine 0.139mg 0.037mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.01mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Breadfruit
Valine 0.047mg Breadfruit
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.048g Breadfruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.034g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.066g Breadfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Breadfruit
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
18%
Breadfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
14%
Breadfruit

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 - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is cheaper?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/nutrients
  2. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/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.