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Apricot vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apricot and Tamarind

  • Apricot has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, while Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 33% more than Apricot.
  • Apricot contains 48 times more Vitamin A than Tamarind. While Apricot contains 96µg of Vitamin A, Tamarind contains only 2µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apricots, 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 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
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 more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +820%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +469.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.5%
Contains more IronIron +617.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +391.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%

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 33% 77% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
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 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4163.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +790%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +207.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 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 +175%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +462.1%
Contains more OtherOther +264.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 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 -90.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.181g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot Tamarind Opinion
Calories 48kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 1.4g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.39g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 10mg 3.5mg Apricot
Net carbs 9.12g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 11.12g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 10mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 13mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 259mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.39mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 9.24g 38.8g Apricot
Fiber 2g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.078mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.2mg 0.1mg Apricot
Phosphorus 23mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 1mg 28mg Apricot
Vitamin A 1279IU 30IU Apricot
Vitamin A 96µg 2µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.1mg Apricot
Manganese 0.077mg Apricot
Selenium 0.1µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.143mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 3.3µg 2.8µg Apricot
Folate 9µg 14µg Tamarind
Choline 2.8mg 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.272g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 0.059g Apricot
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.006mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Fructose 0.94g Apricot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apricot 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
15%
Apricot
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
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 - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.