Dried fruit vs Tamarind - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Dried fruit and Tamarind
- Dried fruit has more Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 34% higher.
- Tamarind has 90 times less Vitamin A RAE than Dried fruit. Dried fruit has 180µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tamarind has 2µg.
Food types used in this article are Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+85%
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Sodium
-64.3%
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Zinc
+290%
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Copper
+298.8%
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Calcium
+34.5%
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Magnesium
+187.5%
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Phosphorus
+59.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.8
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Potassium
+85%
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Sodium
-64.3%
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Zinc
+290%
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Copper
+298.8%
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Calcium
+34.5%
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Magnesium
+187.5%
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Phosphorus
+59.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.8
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+11913.3%
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Vitamin E
+4230%
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Vitamin B3
+33.6%
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Vitamin B5
+260.8%
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Vitamin B6
+116.7%
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Vitamin K
+10.7%
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Vitamin C
+250%
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Vitamin B1
+2753.3%
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Vitamin B2
+105.4%
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Folate
+40%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8
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Vitamin A
+11913.3%
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Vitamin E
+4230%
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Vitamin B3
+33.6%
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Vitamin B5
+260.8%
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Vitamin B6
+116.7%
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Vitamin K
+10.7%
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Vitamin C
+250%
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Vitamin B1
+2753.3%
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Vitamin B2
+105.4%
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Folate
+40%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21.1%
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Fats
+17.6%
Equal in Carbs - 62.5
Equal in Water - 31.4
Equal in Other - 2.7
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
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2.57 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
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2.7 g
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Protein
+21.1%
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Fats
+17.6%
Equal in Carbs - 62.5
Equal in Water - 31.4
Equal in Other - 2.7
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-93.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+144.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.074 g
Saturated Fat:
0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.059 g
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Saturated Fat
-93.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+144.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 55.34g | 57.4g |
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Protein | 3.39g | 2.8g |
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Fats | 0.51g | 0.6g |
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Carbs | 62.64g | 62.5g |
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Calories | 241kcal | 239kcal |
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Starch | 0.35g |
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Fructose | 12.47g |
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Sugar | 53.44g | 38.8g |
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Fiber | 7.3g | 5.1g |
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Calcium | 55mg | 74mg |
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Iron | 2.66mg | 2.8mg |
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Magnesium | 32mg | 92mg |
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Phosphorus | 71mg | 113mg |
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Potassium | 1162mg | 628mg |
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Sodium | 10mg | 28mg |
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Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.1mg |
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Copper | 0.343mg | 0.086mg |
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Vitamin A | 3604IU | 30IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 180µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin C | 1mg | 3.5mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.428mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.152mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 1.938mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.143mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.066mg |
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Folate | 10µg | 14µg |
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Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 2.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.018mg |
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Threonine | 0.073mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.063mg |
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Leucine | 0.105mg |
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Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.139mg |
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Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.014mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.062mg |
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Valine | 0.078mg |
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Histidine | 0.047mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.272g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.074g | 0.181g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.059g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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41%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tamarind is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Dried fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is cheaper?

Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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