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Tamarind vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamarind and Elderberry

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Elderberry is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Elderberry covers your daily Vitamin C needs 36% more than Tamarind.
  • Elderberry has 18 times less Magnesium than Tamarind. Tamarind has 92mg of Magnesium, while Elderberry has 5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Elderberries, 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 +94.7%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +1740%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.7%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11
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 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +1740%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.7%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11

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 +511.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14
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 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +324.2%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +239.7%
Contains more Other +321.9%
Contains more Water +154.1%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +324.2%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +239.7%
Contains more Other +321.9%
Contains more Water +154.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.6%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Elderberry
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 Elderberry Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 11.4g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.66g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.5g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 18.4g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 73kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Elderberry
Fiber 5.1g 7g Elderberry
Calcium 74mg 38mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 1.6mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 5mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 39mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 280mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 6mg Elderberry
Zinc 0.1mg 0.11mg Elderberry
Copper 0.086mg 0.061mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 600IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 30µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 36mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.06mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.14mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.23mg Elderberry
Folate 14µg 6µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.013mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.139mg 0.026mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.014mg
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.023g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.08g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.247g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Elderberry
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
22%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
14%
Elderberry

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?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry 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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.