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Durian vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Durian and Tamarind

  • Durian has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, and Folate, however, Tamarind has more Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tamarind is 30% higher.
  • Tamarind has 6 times less Vitamin C than Durian. Durian has 19.7mg of Vitamin C, while Tamarind has 3.5mg.

Food types used in this article are Durian, raw or frozen 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.
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +206.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44%
Contains more IronIron +551.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.7%

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.
Durian
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 66% 2.6% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +462.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 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 FatsFats +788.3%
Contains more WaterWater +107%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.7%
Contains more OtherOther +141.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Durian 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 Durian Tamarind Opinion
Calories 147kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 1.47g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 5.33g 0.6g Durian
Vitamin C 19.7mg 3.5mg Durian
Net carbs 23.29g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 27.09g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 30mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 6mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 436mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.43mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Durian
Fiber 3.8g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.207mg 0.086mg Durian
Zinc 0.28mg 0.1mg Durian
Phosphorus 39mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 2mg 28mg Durian
Vitamin A 44IU 30IU Durian
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.325mg Durian
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.152mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.143mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.066mg Durian
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 36µg 14µg Durian
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Durian
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Durian Tamarind
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Durian
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
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 - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.