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Buttermilk vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between buttermilk and tamarind

  • Buttermilk has more vitamin B12; however, tamarind is richer in iron, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Tamarind covers your daily iron needs 34% more than buttermilk.
  • Tamarind contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 CalciumCalcium +56.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +320%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +736.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +315.9%
Contains more IronIron +5500%
Contains more CopperCopper +681.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2700%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.152mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +46.7%
Contains more WaterWater +187%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1204.8%
Contains more OtherOther +203.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Tamarind DV% diff.
Iron 0.05mg 2.8mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.428mg 33%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Magnesium 11mg 92mg 19%
Carbs 4.79g 62.5g 19%
Potassium 151mg 628mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 1.938mg 12%
Calories 40kcal 239kcal 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Copper 0.011mg 0.086mg 8%
Sodium 190mg 28mg 7%
Calcium 116mg 74mg 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 3.5mg 3%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.1mg 3%
Phosphorus 89mg 113mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.143mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.8µg 2%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Choline 17.7mg 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.066mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.548g 0.272g 1%
Selenium 2µg 1.3µg 1%
Protein 3.31g 2.8g 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 2µg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.88g 0.6g 0%
Net carbs 4.79g 57.4g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 38.8g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.1mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.152mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 0.181g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.