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Tamarind vs. Crabapple (Malus) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamarind and Crabapple (Malus) different?

  • Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Crabapple (Malus) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 33% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 19 times more Vitamin B3 than Crabapple (Malus). While Tamarind contains 1.938mg of Vitamin B3, Crabapple (Malus) contains only 0.1mg.

Tamarinds, raw and Crabapples, raw are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 5.4% 17% 14% 22% 0% 6.4% 0.13% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.7%
Contains more IronIron +677.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +653.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 2.4% 0% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1838%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
20% 79%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.95 g
Water: 78.94 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +600%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213.3%
Contains more OtherOther +558.5%
Contains more WaterWater +151.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
32% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1408.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Crabapple (Malus)
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 Crabapple (Malus) Opinion
Calories 239kcal 76kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.4g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.3g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 8mg Crabapple (Malus)
Net carbs 57.4g 19.95g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 19.95g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 7mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 18mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 194mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.36mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Crabapple (Malus)
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.067mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 15mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Crabapple (Malus)
Vitamin A 30IU 40IU Crabapple (Malus)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.115mg Crabapple (Malus)
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.048g Crabapple (Malus)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.012g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.088g Crabapple (Malus)
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.004mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.014mg Crabapple (Malus)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Crabapple (Malus)
Leucine 0.025mg Crabapple (Malus)
Lysine 0.139mg 0.025mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.004mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Crabapple (Malus)
Valine 0.019mg Crabapple (Malus)
Histidine 0.006mg Crabapple (Malus)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Crabapple (Malus)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Tamarind
3%
Crabapple (Malus)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
8%
Crabapple (Malus)

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?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) 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. Crabapple (Malus) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171721/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.