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Tamarind vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamarind and Loquat?

  • Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Loquat is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 34% higher.
  • Tamarind has 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Loquat. Tamarind has 1.938mg of Vitamin B3, while Loquat has 0.18mg.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Loquats, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +362.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +607.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
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 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +607.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Loquat
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +976.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
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 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +976.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +551.2%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +414.8%
Contains more Other +440%
Contains more Water +176.2%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +551.2%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +414.8%
Contains more Other +440%
Contains more Water +176.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2162.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2162.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Loquat
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 Loquat Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 10.44g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.43g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.2g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 12.14g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 47kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Loquat
Fiber 5.1g 1.7g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 16mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.28mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 13mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 27mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 266mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Loquat
Zinc 0.1mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.04mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 1mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.019mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.024mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.18mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.1mg Loquat
Folate 14µg 14µg
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.005mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.139mg 0.023mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.004mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Loquat
Valine 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.007mg Loquat
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.04g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.008g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.091g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Loquat
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
12%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
10%
Loquat

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?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat 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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.