Babassu oil vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between babassu oil and tamarind?
- Babassu oil is richer in vitamin E, yet tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Babassu oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 405% higher.
- Babassu oil has 191 times more vitamin E than tamarind. Babassu oil has 19.1mg of vitamin E, while tamarind has 0.1mg.
- Tamarind contains less saturated fat.
- Babassu oil has a lower glycemic index than tamarind.
We used Oil, babassu and Tamarinds, raw types in this comparison.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +19000% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16566.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
81.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.6 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6198.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2611.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 81.2g | 0.272g | 368% |
| Fats | 100g | 0.6g | 153% |
| Vitamin E | 19.1mg | 0.1mg | 127% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.428mg | 36% |
| Iron | 0mg | 2.8mg | 35% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 239kcal | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.4g | 0.181g | 28% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 92mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 0g | 62.5g | 21% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 628mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 113mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.938mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.152mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.6g | 0.059g | 10% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 74mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0g | 2.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Folate | 0µg | 14µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
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
29%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 80.928g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Babassu oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Babassu oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)