Chestnut vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chestnut and tamarind
- Chestnut has more copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and folate, while tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
- Chestnut covers your daily need for copper, 43% more than tamarind.
- Chestnut contains 8 times more vitamin C than tamarind. While chestnut contains 26.7mg of vitamin C, tamarind contains only 3.5mg.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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 PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +448.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.1% |
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 | +662.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +189.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +130% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +117% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +280.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +163% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +823.7% |
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Saturated fat
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.086mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 3.5mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.428mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.066mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 2.8mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 62.5g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 92mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 1.938mg | 8% |
| Folate | 38µg | 14µg | 6% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.152mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 628mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.059g | 3% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 74mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 113mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.38g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 0.181g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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