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Tamarind vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamarind and Roselle

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, while Roselle has more Calcium, and Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 35% more than Roselle.
  • Tamarind contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Roselle. While Tamarind contains 1.938mg of Vitamin B3, Roselle contains only 0.31mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Roselle, 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 Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.4%
Contains more Potassium +201.9%
Contains more Calcium +190.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
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 65% 56% 37% 16% 19% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.4%
Contains more Potassium +201.9%
Contains more Calcium +190.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%

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 +3790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +856.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +242.9%
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 18% 0% 0% 40% 3% 7% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +856.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +242.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +452.6%
Contains more Other +429.4%
Contains more Water +175.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.64
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +452.6%
Contains more Other +429.4%
Contains more Water +175.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.64

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Roselle
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 Roselle Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 11.31g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.96g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.64g Roselle
Carbs 62.5g 11.31g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 49kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Roselle
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 215mg Roselle
Iron 2.8mg 1.48mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 51mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 37mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 208mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 6mg Roselle
Zinc 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 287IU Roselle
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 14µg Roselle
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 12mg Roselle
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.011mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.028mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.31mg 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 Roselle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Roselle
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
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
19%
Roselle

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?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle 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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.