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Tamarind vs. Huckleberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tamarind and Huckleberries

  • Huckleberries have less Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 35% more than Huckleberries.
  • Huckleberries contain 9 times less Iron than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 2.8mg of Iron, while Huckleberries contain 0.3mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Huckleberries, raw (Alaska Native).

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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 +393.3%
Contains more Iron +833.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
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 5% 12% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +393.3%
Contains more Iron +833.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%

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 C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Vitamin A +163.3%
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 5% 0% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Vitamin A +163.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +618.4%
Contains more Other +2600%
Contains more Water +188.9%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 90.7 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +618.4%
Contains more Other +2600%
Contains more Water +188.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Huckleberries
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Huckleberries Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 8.7g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.4g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.1g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 8.7g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 37kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Huckleberries
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 15mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.3mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 10mg Huckleberries
Zinc 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 79IU Huckleberries
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.01mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.3mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Huckleberries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind Huckleberries
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
2%
Huckleberries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
2%
Huckleberries

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?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Huckleberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169808/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.