Carissa (natal-plum) vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between carissa (natal-plum) and tamarind
- Carissa (natal-plum) has more vitamin C and copper, while tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, potassium, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Carissa (natal-plum) covers your daily need for vitamin C, 38% more than tamarind.
- Carissa (natal-plum) contains 2 times more copper than tamarind. While carissa (natal-plum) contains 0.21mg of copper, tamarind contains only 0.086mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carissa, (natal-plum), 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.
Contains more CopperCopper | +144.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +475% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +572.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +113.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1514.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +985.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +970% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +869% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 38mg | 3.5mg | 38% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.428mg | 32% |
Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
Iron | 1.31mg | 2.8mg | 19% |
Magnesium | 16mg | 92mg | 18% |
Carbs | 13.63g | 62.5g | 16% |
Phosphorus | 7mg | 113mg | 15% |
Copper | 0.21mg | 0.086mg | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.938mg | 11% |
Potassium | 260mg | 628mg | 11% |
Calories | 62kcal | 239kcal | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.152mg | 7% |
Calcium | 11mg | 74mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 5% | |
Protein | 0.5g | 2.8g | 5% |
Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Sodium | 3mg | 28mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1% | |
Fats | 1.3g | 0.6g | 1% |
Zinc | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 13.63g | 57.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
13.63 g
Water:
84.17 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +168.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +460% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +358.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +575% |