Coconut vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between coconut and tamarind?
- Coconut is richer in copper, selenium, fiber, and zinc, yet tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 147% higher.
- Coconut has 11 times more zinc than tamarind. Coconut has 1.1mg of zinc, while tamarind has 0.1mg.
- Tamarind contains less saturated fat.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index than coconut.
We used Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +405.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +676.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +428.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +548.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5481.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +310.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +687.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +520.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 0.272g | 134% |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 65% | |
| Fats | 33.49g | 0.6g | 51% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.086mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.428mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 62.5g | 16% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 1.3µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 9g | 5.1g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 92mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.152mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 1.938mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 628mg | 8% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 2.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Folate | 26µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 0.181g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.059g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 8.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 3.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 113mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
8%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.