Plantain vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Plantain and Tamarind
- Plantain has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
- Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 32% more than Plantain.
- Tamarind has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Plantain. Plantain has 0.24mg of Vitamin B6, while Tamarind has 0.066mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +382.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +303.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2930% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +830.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +254.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +365.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1106.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 0.79g | 2.8g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 3.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 28.85g | 57.4g |
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| Carbs | 31.15g | 62.5g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 92mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 74mg |
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| Potassium | 465mg | 628mg |
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| Iron | 0.58mg | 2.8mg |
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| Sugar | 14g | 38.8g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.086mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin A | 909IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A | 45µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 1.938mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 12.7mg | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.059g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.018mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.022mg |
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| Leucine | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.014mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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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
18%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.