Avocado vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are avocadoes and tamarind different?
- Avocadoes are higher in vitamin B5, folate, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and copper; however, tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tamarind is 30% higher.
- Avocadoes contain 21 times more vitamin E than tamarind. While avocadoes contain 2.07mg of vitamin E, tamarind contains only 0.1mg.
- Tamarind has less saturated fat.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index (23) than avocadoes (40).
Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Tamarinds, raw are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +540% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +217.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +409.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1970% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +871.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +289.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +478.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +65.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +538.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2343.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +632.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5313.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2978% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.428mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.8mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.143mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 0.181g | 24% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 0.6g | 22% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 62.5g | 18% |
| Folate | 81µg | 14µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.066mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 2.8µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 92mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.059g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.086mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 113mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 0.272g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 3.5mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 5.1g | 6% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 628mg | 4% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.152mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.938mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 8.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)