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Cantaloupe vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cantaloupe and tamarind

  • Cantaloupe has more vitamin C and vitamin A, while tamarind has more iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Cantaloupe covers your daily need for vitamin C, 37% more than tamarind.
  • Cantaloupe contains 85 times more vitamin A than tamarind. While cantaloupe contains 169µg of vitamin A, tamarind contains only 2µg.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of cantaloupe is 65.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, cantaloupe, 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 8.6% 2.7% 24% 7.9% 14% 4.9% 6.4% 2.1% 5.3% 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 +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +722.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.2%
Contains more IronIron +1233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +653.3%
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 122% 56% 1% 0% 10% 4.4% 14% 6.3% 17% 0% 6.3% 16% 4.1%
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 CVitamin C +948.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8350%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +943.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.15 g
Other: 0.66 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 +187.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +215.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +665.9%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 2% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 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 -81.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5933.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe Tamarind DV% diff.
Vitamin C 36.7mg 3.5mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.428mg 32%
Iron 0.21mg 2.8mg 32%
Vitamin A 169µg 2µg 19%
Magnesium 12mg 92mg 19%
Carbs 8.16g 62.5g 18%
Fiber 0.9g 5.1g 17%
Phosphorus 15mg 113mg 14%
Potassium 267mg 628mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.152mg 10%
Calories 34kcal 239kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.938mg 8%
Calcium 9mg 74mg 7%
Copper 0.041mg 0.086mg 5%
Protein 0.84g 2.8g 4%
Fructose 1.87g 2%
Folate 21µg 14µg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.3µg 2%
Zinc 0.18mg 0.1mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.051g 0.272g 1%
Sodium 16mg 28mg 1%
Fats 0.19g 0.6g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.105mg 0.143mg 1%
Net carbs 7.26g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 7.86g 38.8g N/A
Starch 0.03g 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.066mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.8µg 0%
Choline 7.6mg 8.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.003g 0.181g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 0.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.017mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0%
Valine 0.033mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cantaloupe 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
20%
Cantaloupe
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cantaloupe
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 - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe 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. Cantaloupe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169092/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.