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Common fig vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Common fig and Tamarind

  • Common fig contains less Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Vitamin B2 than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 31% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Common fig is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, 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.
Common fig
Common fig
3
:
7
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Calcium +111.4%
Contains more Iron +656.8%
Contains more Magnesium +441.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +707.1%
Contains more Potassium +170.7%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Common fig
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Calcium +111.4%
Contains more Iron +656.8%
Contains more Magnesium +441.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +707.1%
Contains more Potassium +170.7%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +550%

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.
Common fig
Common fig
5
:
5
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Vitamin A +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
Common fig
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Tamarind
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Common fig
Common fig
1
:
4
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Water +151.9%
Contains more Protein +273.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +225.9%
Contains more Other +309.1%
Common fig
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Tamarind
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 Water +151.9%
Contains more Protein +273.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +225.9%
Contains more Other +309.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Common fig
Common fig
2
:
1
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Common fig
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Common fig Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 0.75g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.3g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 19.18g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 74kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 16.26g 38.8g Common fig
Fiber 2.9g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 35mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.37mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 17mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 14mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 232mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 1mg 28mg Common fig
Zinc 0.15mg 0.1mg Common fig
Copper 0.07mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.128mg Common fig
Selenium 0.2µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 142IU 30IU Common fig
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Common fig
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.1mg Common fig
Vitamin C 2mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.143mg Common fig
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.066mg Common fig
Folate 6µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2.8µg Common fig
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.024mg Common fig
Isoleucine 0.023mg Common fig
Leucine 0.033mg Common fig
Lysine 0.03mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.006mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Common fig
Valine 0.028mg Common fig
Histidine 0.011mg Common fig
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.272g Common fig
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.059g Common fig

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Common fig Tamarind
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Common fig
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Common fig
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Common fig
Common fig is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Common fig
Common fig contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Common fig
Common fig is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Common fig
Common fig is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Common fig - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.