Custard vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between custard and tamarind
- Custard has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B5; however, tamarind is richer in iron, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Tamarind's daily need coverage for iron is 31% more.
- Tamarind contains less cholesterol.
- Custard has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of custard is 35, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 CalciumCalcium | +87.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +410% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +361.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +475% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +203.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +723.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +388.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +601.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1368.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +566.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +255.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +522.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +428.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 0.428mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 2.8mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 92mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 17.6g | 62.5g | 15% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 628mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.699mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.132mg | 1.938mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 1.3µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.032g | 0.272g | 8% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 74mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 52µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Calories | 122kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.086mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 47IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 113mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.312g | 0.059g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.127g | 0.181g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 8.6mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.6g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.82g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
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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
19%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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