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Tamarind vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamarind and Watermelon different?

  • Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Watermelon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 33% more than Watermelon.
  • Tamarind contains 13 times more Fiber than Watermelon. Tamarind contains 5.1g of Fiber, while Watermelon contains 0.4g.

Tamarinds, raw and Watermelon, raw types were used 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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
7
:
2
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Calcium +957.1%
Contains more Iron +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +927.3%
Contains more Potassium +460.7%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Watermelon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +957.1%
Contains more Iron +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +927.3%
Contains more Potassium +460.7%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1

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
7
:
3
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1197%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +988.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +1796.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.5%
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%
Watermelon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1197%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +988.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +1796.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
4
:
1
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Protein +359%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +727.8%
Contains more Other +1025%
Contains more Water +191.2%
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
Watermelon
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +359%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +727.8%
Contains more Other +1025%
Contains more Water +191.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
2
:
1
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +389.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Watermelon
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +389.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 7.15g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.61g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.15g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 7.55g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 30kcal Tamarind
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 38.8g 6.2g Watermelon
Fiber 5.1g 0.4g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 7mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.24mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 10mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 11mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 112mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Copper 0.086mg 0.042mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.038mg Watermelon
Selenium 1.3µg 0.4µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.033mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.021mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.178mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.045mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 3µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.1µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.007mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.139mg 0.062mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.006mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.037g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.05g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.256g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.