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Blueberry vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Blueberry and Tamarind

  • Blueberry has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 33% more.
  • Blueberry contains 7 times more Vitamin K than Tamarind. Blueberry contains 19.3µg of Vitamin K, while Tamarind contains 2.8µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Blueberries, 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 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 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 +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +715.6%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +841.7%
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 32% 3.2% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
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 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +470%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1056.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 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 +168.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.4%
Contains more FatsFats +81.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +331.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1073.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 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 -89.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +285.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blueberry 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 Blueberry Tamarind Opinion
Calories 57kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 0.74g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.33g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 9.7mg 3.5mg Blueberry
Net carbs 12.09g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 14.49g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 6mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 6mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 77mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.28mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 9.96g 38.8g Blueberry
Fiber 2.4g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.057mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.16mg 0.1mg Blueberry
Starch 0.03g Blueberry
Phosphorus 12mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 1mg 28mg Blueberry
Vitamin A 54IU 30IU Blueberry
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Blueberry
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.1mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.336mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.1µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.8µg Blueberry
Folate 6µg 14µg Tamarind
Choline 6mg 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.272g Blueberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0.059g Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.02mg Blueberry
Isoleucine 0.023mg Blueberry
Leucine 0.044mg Blueberry
Lysine 0.013mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.012mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Blueberry
Valine 0.031mg Blueberry
Histidine 0.011mg Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g Blueberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blueberry 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
11%
Blueberry
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
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 - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.