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Tamarind vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamarind and Mandarin orange

  • Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Iron needs 33% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mandarin orange has 8 times less Magnesium than Tamarind. Tamarind has 92mg of Magnesium, while Mandarin orange has 12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
8
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +465%
Contains more Potassium +278.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +465%
Contains more Potassium +278.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%

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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
4
:
6
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin B1 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2170%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +662.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Tamarind
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2170%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +662.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
4
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +245.7%
Contains more Fats +93.5%
Contains more Carbs +368.5%
Contains more Other +629.7%
Contains more Water +171.2%
Tamarind
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +245.7%
Contains more Fats +93.5%
Contains more Carbs +368.5%
Contains more Other +629.7%
Contains more Water +171.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
1
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Mandarin orange
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 Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 11.54g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.81g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.31g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 13.34g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 53kcal Tamarind
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 38.8g 10.58g Mandarin orange
Fiber 5.1g 1.8g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 37mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.15mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 12mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 20mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 166mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.042mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 3.5mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.058mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.036mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.376mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 14µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.002mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.139mg 0.032mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.002mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.06g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
7%
Mandarin orange

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 - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.