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Breadfruit vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Breadfruit and Tamarind

  • Breadfruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, while Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Breadfruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 28% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Breadfruit. Breadfruit contains 0.457mg of Vitamin B5, while Tamarind contains 0.143mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Breadfruit, 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 18% 5.1% 43% 20% 28% 3.3% 13% 0.26% 7.8% 3.3%
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 +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +268%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +335.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.2%
Contains more IronIron +418.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +276.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg

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 97% 0% 2% 0% 28% 6.9% 17% 27% 23% 0% 1.3% 11% 5.3%
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 +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +289.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +460%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 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 +125%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.7%
Contains more FatsFats +160.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.5%
Contains more OtherOther +190.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 23% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.066 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 -82.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +432.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit Tamarind Opinion
Calories 103kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 1.07g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.23g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 29mg 3.5mg Breadfruit
Net carbs 22.22g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 27.12g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 25mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 17mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 490mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.54mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 11g 38.8g Breadfruit
Fiber 4.9g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.084mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.12mg 0.1mg Breadfruit
Phosphorus 30mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 2mg 28mg Breadfruit
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.1mg
Manganese 0.06mg Breadfruit
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.457mg 0.143mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.066mg Breadfruit
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 14µg
Choline 9.8mg 8.6mg Breadfruit
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.272g Breadfruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.066g 0.059g Breadfruit
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.052mg Breadfruit
Isoleucine 0.064mg Breadfruit
Leucine 0.065mg Breadfruit
Lysine 0.037mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.01mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Breadfruit
Valine 0.047mg Breadfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Breadfruit 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
17%
Breadfruit
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Breadfruit
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 - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is cheaper?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/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.