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Acerola vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Acerola and Tamarind

  • Acerola has more Vitamin C, while Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Acerola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 1860% more than Tamarind.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Tamarinds, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 13% 7.5% 29% 2.7% 4.7% 0.91% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +411.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +330.1%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +927.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5592% 46% 0% 0% 5% 14% 7.5% 19% 2.1% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47831.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +633.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +191.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +600%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +712.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1250%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acerola Tamarind
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 Acerola Tamarind Opinion
Calories 32kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 0.4g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.3g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 3.5mg Acerola
Net carbs 6.59g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 7.69g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 18mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 12mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 146mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.2mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Acerola
Fiber 1.1g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Phosphorus 11mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 7mg 28mg Acerola
Vitamin A 767IU 30IU Acerola
Vitamin A 38µg 2µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.143mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 14µg
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.272g Acerola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.059g Acerola
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acerola Tamarind
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
438%
Acerola
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
34%
Tamarind

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?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acerola
Acerola contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola 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. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/nutrients
  2. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.