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Apple vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apple and Tamarind

  • Apple has less Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 34% more than Apple.

Food varieties used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
2
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Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +2233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1740%
Contains more Phosphorus +927.3%
Contains more Potassium +486.9%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +2233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1740%
Contains more Phosphorus +927.3%
Contains more Potassium +486.9%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Apple
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2029.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2029.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
:
Contains more Water +172.5%
Contains more Protein +976.9%
Contains more Fats +252.9%
Contains more Carbs +352.6%
Contains more Other +1250%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 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 Water +172.5%
Contains more Protein +976.9%
Contains more Fats +252.9%
Contains more Carbs +352.6%
Contains more Other +1250%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2485.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.7%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2485.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple Tamarind
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 Apple Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 0.26g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.17g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 13.81g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 52kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 38.8g Apple
Fiber 2.4g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 6mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.12mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 5mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 11mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 107mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 1mg 28mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.027mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.035mg Apple
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 54IU 30IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.1mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 3.5mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 3µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.001mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.272g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Tamarind
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
5%
Apple
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
34%
Tamarind

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 - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.