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Tamarind vs. Soursop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tamarind and Soursop?

  • Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, yet Soursop is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 30% more.
  • Tamarind has 5 times more Calcium than Soursop. While Tamarind has 74mg of Calcium, Soursop has only 14mg.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Soursop, raw types in this article.

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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 +428.6%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +338.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Equal in Copper - 0.086
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% 23% 15% 12% 25% 2% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +338.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Equal in Copper - 0.086

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 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +488.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
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 1% 2% 0% 69% 18% 12% 17% 16% 14% 11% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +488.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +271.1%
Contains more Other +285.7%
Contains more Water +158.5%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
17% 81%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 16.84 g
Water: 81.16 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +271.1%
Contains more Other +285.7%
Contains more Water +158.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
24% 43% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Soursop
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 Soursop Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 13.54g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.3g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 16.84g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 66kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 13.54g Soursop
Fiber 5.1g 3.3g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 14mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.6mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 21mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 27mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 278mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 14mg Soursop
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 2IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.08mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 20.6mg Soursop
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.9mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.253mg Soursop
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.059mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 14µg
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.4µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.011mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg 0.06mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.007mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.051g Soursop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.09g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.069g Soursop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Soursop
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
13%
Soursop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
11%
Soursop

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 - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soursop
Soursop contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soursop
Soursop 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. Soursop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167761/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.