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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
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 CopperCopper +334.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +220%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1470%
Contains more IronIron +67.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1030%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
~equal in Selenium ~1.3µg

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
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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 14% 2.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
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 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +780%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +778.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.152mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
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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 FatsFats +43.3%
Contains more WaterWater +167%
Contains more OtherOther +197.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1178.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 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 -14.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +415.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 2348mg 28mg 101%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.428mg 34%
Copper 0.374mg 0.086mg 32%
Carbs 4.89g 62.5g 19%
Vitamin K 24.6µg 2.8µg 18%
Potassium 40mg 628mg 17%
Phosphorus 10mg 113mg 15%
Magnesium 33mg 92mg 14%
Iron 1.67mg 2.8mg 14%
Calories 23kcal 239kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 1.938mg 8%
Fiber 3.2g 5.1g 8%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.066mg 3%
Calcium 40mg 74mg 3%
Manganese 0.078mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.143mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 0.059g 2%
Folate 23µg 14µg 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.152mg 1%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 3.5mg 1%
Protein 2.36g 2.8g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 2µg 1%
Fats 0.86g 0.6g 0%
Net carbs 1.69g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 38.8g N/A
Selenium 1.2µg 1.3µg 0%
Choline 6.5mg 8.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.233g 0.272g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.063g 0.181g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caper 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
13%
Caper
18%
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.