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Chicken meat vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken meat and tamarind

  • Chicken meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and zinc, while tamarind has more vitamin B1, fiber, and iron.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 41% higher.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken meat is 0, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 +1840%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1738.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +393.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.6%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.9%

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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +620.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +666.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +579.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.152mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 ProteinProtein +875%
Contains more FatsFats +2166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +89.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2850.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4933.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Tamarind DV% diff.
Protein 27.3g 2.8g 49%
Selenium 23.9µg 1.3µg 41%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 1.938mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.428mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.066mg 26%
Carbs 0g 62.5g 21%
Fats 13.6g 0.6g 20%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Iron 1.26mg 2.8mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.059g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.143mg 18%
Zinc 1.94mg 0.1mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.79g 0.272g 16%
Magnesium 23mg 92mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 0.181g 13%
Potassium 223mg 628mg 12%
Phosphorus 182mg 113mg 10%
Choline 65.9mg 8.6mg 10%
Calcium 15mg 74mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 2µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Copper 0.066mg 0.086mg 2%
Sodium 82mg 28mg 2%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.152mg 1%
Calories 239kcal 239kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 57.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 38.8g N/A
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Tamarind
Low Calories diet Equal
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
36%
Chicken meat
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.518g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.