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Feijoa vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Feijoa and Tamarind?

  • Feijoa is richer in Vitamin C, yet Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 35% higher.
  • Feijoa has 9 times more Vitamin C than Tamarind. Feijoa has 32.9mg of Vitamin C, while Tamarind has 3.5mg.

We used Feijoa, raw and Tamarinds, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Feijoa
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 15% 5.3% 12% 1.6% 8.1% 0.39% 11% 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 less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +922.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +335.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.1%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +494.7%

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.
Feijoa
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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 110% 0.36% 3.2% 0% 1.5% 4.2% 5.5% 14% 15% 0% 8.8% 17% 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 +840%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +556.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feijoa
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15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 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 +165.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +294.4%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +310.9%
Contains more OtherOther +610.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feijoa
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35% 19% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.136 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 -61.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +223.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feijoa 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 Feijoa Tamarind Opinion
Calories 61kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 0.71g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.42g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 32.9mg 3.5mg Feijoa
Net carbs 8.81g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 15.21g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 9mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 17mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 172mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.14mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 8.2g 38.8g Feijoa
Fiber 6.4g 5.1g Feijoa
Copper 0.036mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.06mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 19mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 3mg 28mg Feijoa
Vitamin A 6IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.1mg Feijoa
Manganese 0.084mg Feijoa
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.143mg Feijoa
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.066mg Feijoa
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.8µg Feijoa
Folate 23µg 14µg Feijoa
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.104g 0.272g Feijoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.136g 0.059g Feijoa
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.019mg Feijoa
Isoleucine 0.019mg Feijoa
Leucine 0.028mg Feijoa
Lysine 0.038mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.007mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Feijoa
Valine 0.019mg Feijoa
Histidine 0.009mg Feijoa
Fructose 2.95g Feijoa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Feijoa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g Feijoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Feijoa 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
14%
Feijoa
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Feijoa
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 - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feijoa
Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feijoa
Feijoa is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.