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Elderberry vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Elderberry and Tamarind

  • Elderberry has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Elderberry covers your daily Vitamin C needs 36% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Elderberry. Elderberry has 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, while Tamarind has 0.066mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Elderberries, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 0% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1740%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.3%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +41%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
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 120% 36% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 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 +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +511.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 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 WaterWater +154.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +324.2%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.7%
Contains more OtherOther +321.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.247 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elderberry Tamarind
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Tamarind Opinion
Calories 73kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 0.66g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.5g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 36mg 3.5mg Elderberry
Net carbs 11.4g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 18.4g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 5mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 38mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 280mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 1.6mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 5.1g Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.11mg 0.1mg Elderberry
Phosphorus 39mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 6mg 28mg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 30IU Elderberry
Vitamin A 30µg 2µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.066mg Elderberry
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 6µg 14µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.272g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.059g Elderberry
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.014mg
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elderberry 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
20%
Elderberry
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.