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Caper vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caper and Tamarind?

  • Caper is richer in Copper, and Vitamin K, yet Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 101% higher.
  • Caper has 9 times more Vitamin K than Tamarind. Caper has 24.6µg of Vitamin K, while Tamarind has 2.8µg.
  • Tamarind contains less Sodium.

We used Capers, canned and Tamarinds, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Caper
3
:
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +334.9%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +178.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1030%
Contains more Potassium +1470%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Equal in Selenium - 1.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +334.9%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +178.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1030%
Contains more Potassium +1470%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Equal in Selenium - 1.3

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.
Caper
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +360%
Contains more Vitamin E +780%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.9%
Contains more Folate +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +778.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.152
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +360%
Contains more Vitamin E +780%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.9%
Contains more Folate +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +778.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.152

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
3
:
Contains more Fats +43.3%
Contains more Water +167%
Contains more Other +197.8%
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +1178.1%
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 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 Fats +43.3%
Contains more Water +167%
Contains more Other +197.8%
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +1178.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +415.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.3%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +415.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 2.36g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.86g 0.6g Caper
Carbs 4.89g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 23kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 0.41g 38.8g Caper
Fiber 3.2g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 40mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 1.67mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 33mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 10mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 40mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 2348mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.32mg 0.1mg Caper
Copper 0.374mg 0.086mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg Caper
Selenium 1.2µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 138IU 30IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.1mg Caper
Vitamin C 4.3mg 3.5mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 23µg 14µg Caper
Vitamin K 24.6µg 2.8µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.233g 0.272g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 0.059g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caper Tamarind
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Caper
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 2320mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper 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 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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.