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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 +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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3.5mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 +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
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 +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.
Coconut Tamarind
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Tamarind Opinion
Calories 354kcal 239kcal Coconut
Protein 3.33g 2.8g Coconut
Fats 33.49g 0.6g Coconut
Vitamin C 3.3mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Net carbs 6.23g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 15.23g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 32mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 14mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 356mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 2.43mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 6.23g 38.8g Coconut
Fiber 9g 5.1g Coconut
Copper 0.435mg 0.086mg Coconut
Zinc 1.1mg 0.1mg Coconut
Phosphorus 113mg 113mg
Sodium 20mg 28mg Coconut
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.1mg Coconut
Manganese 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 10.1µg 1.3µg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.143mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 26µg 14µg Coconut
Choline 12.1mg 8.6mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 29.698g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 1.425g 0.181g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.059g Coconut
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.018mg Coconut
Threonine 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.147mg 0.139mg Coconut
Methionine 0.062mg 0.014mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.077mg Coconut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
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.

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.