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Banana melon vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Banana melon and Tamarind

  • Banana melon contains less Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Copper than Tamarind.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 34% higher.

Food types used in this article are Melon, banana (Navajo) 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% 12% 7.9% 12% 3.8% 3.9% 1.4% 4.7% 2.2%
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 +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +820%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +469.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.6%
Contains more IronIron +1233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1155.6%
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.
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 27% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.2% 8.6% 4.2% 12% 0% 12% 15% 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 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.06 g
Water: 94.66 g
Other: 0.24 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 +201.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1439.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1025%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana melon Tamarind Opinion
Calories 21kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 0.84g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.2g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 8.1mg 3.5mg Banana melon
Net carbs 3.76g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 4.06g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 10mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 13mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 140mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.21mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 3.36g 38.8g Banana melon
Fiber 0.3g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.035mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.14mg 0.1mg Banana melon
Phosphorus 9mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 11mg 28mg Banana melon
Vitamin A 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.036mg Banana melon
Selenium 0.4µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.8µg Banana melon
Folate 20µg 14µg Banana melon
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Fructose 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana melon 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
7%
Banana melon
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Banana melon
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 Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana melon
Banana melon contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Banana melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167629/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.