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Tamarind vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamarind and Plantain

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Plantain is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 32% more than Plantain.
  • Plantain has 37 times less Calcium than Tamarind. Tamarind has 74mg of Calcium, while Plantain has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Plantains, cooked.

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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 +3600%
Contains more Iron +382.8%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Equal in Selenium - 1.4
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 1% 22% 23% 12% 42% 1% 4% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +382.8%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Equal in Selenium - 1.4

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 +830.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +2930%
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.6%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
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 55% 3% 0% 37% 12% 12% 15% 14% 56% 20% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +830.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +2930%
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.6%
Contains more Folate +85.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +254.4%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +100.6%
Contains more Other +365.5%
Contains more Water +114.3%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +254.4%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +100.6%
Contains more Other +365.5%
Contains more Water +114.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1106.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1106.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Plantain
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 Plantain Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 28.85g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.79g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.18g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 31.15g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 116kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 14g Plantain
Fiber 5.1g 2.3g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 2mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.58mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 32mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 28mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 465mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 5mg Plantain
Zinc 0.1mg 0.13mg Plantain
Copper 0.086mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin A 30IU 909IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 45µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.13mg Plantain
Vitamin C 3.5mg 10.9mg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.046mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.052mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.756mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.24mg Plantain
Folate 14µg 26µg Plantain
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.7µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.009mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.021mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg Plantain
Lysine 0.139mg 0.037mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.01mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.069g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.015g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.033g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Plantain
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%
Plantain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
13%
Plantain

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 - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain 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. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/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.