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Plum vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Plum and Tamarind

  • Plum has more Vitamin C, while Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 33% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 3 times less Vitamin C than Plum. Plum contains 9.5mg of Vitamin C, while Tamarind contains 3.5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Plums, 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.
Plum
2
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Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +1547.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +606.3%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Copper +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +1547.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +606.3%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Copper +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1

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.
Plum
4
:
Contains more Vitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.6%
Contains more Folate +180%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.143
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
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 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.6%
Contains more Folate +180%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
1
:
Contains more Water +177.8%
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +447.3%
Contains more Other +629.7%
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 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 Water +177.8%
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +447.3%
Contains more Other +629.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Plum 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 Plum Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 0.7g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.28g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 11.42g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 46kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Fructose 3.07g Plum
Sugar 9.92g 38.8g Plum
Fiber 1.4g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 6mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.17mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 7mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 16mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 157mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 0mg 28mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Copper 0.057mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.052mg Plum
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 345IU 30IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 2µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.1mg Plum
Vitamin C 9.5mg 3.5mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 5µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 6.4µg 2.8µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.008mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.272g Plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plum 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%
Plum
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
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 - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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

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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.