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Tamarind vs. Pineapple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamarind and Pineapple juice

  • Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Pineapple juice has more Vitamin C.
  • Pineapple juice's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 45% higher.
  • Pineapple juice contains 26 times less Fiber than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 5.1g of Fiber, while Pineapple juice contains 0.2g.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid.

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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 +469.2%
Contains more Iron +803.2%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1312.5%
Contains more Potassium +383.1%
Contains more Copper +24.6%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
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 4% 12% 9% 4% 12% 1% 3% 24% 66% 1%
Contains more Calcium +469.2%
Contains more Iron +803.2%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1312.5%
Contains more Potassium +383.1%
Contains more Copper +24.6%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
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 A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +873.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
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 1% 1% 0% 146% 15% 5% 4% 4% 24% 14% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +873.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +677.8%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +385.6%
Contains more Other +864.3%
Contains more Water +175.1%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 12.87 g
Water: 86.37 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +677.8%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +385.6%
Contains more Other +864.3%
Contains more Water +175.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1192.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
13% 22% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1192.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Pineapple juice Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 12.67g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.36g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.12g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 12.87g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 53kcal Tamarind
Fructose 3.81g Pineapple juice
Sugar 38.8g 9.98g Pineapple juice
Fiber 5.1g 0.2g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 13mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.31mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 12mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 8mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 130mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 2mg Pineapple juice
Zinc 0.1mg 0.11mg Pineapple juice
Copper 0.086mg 0.069mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.504mg Pineapple juice
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 5IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 43.8mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.058mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.021mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.199mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.056mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.1mg Pineapple juice
Folate 14µg 18µg Pineapple juice
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.3µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.008g Pineapple juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.014g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.042g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Pineapple juice
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
18%
Pineapple juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
13%
Pineapple juice

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 richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice 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. Pineapple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168187/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.