Fenugreek vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fenugreek and tamarind
- Tamarind contains less iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B2, folate, and calcium than fenugreek.
- Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 384% higher.
- Tamarind contains 25 times less zinc than fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 2.5mg of zinc, while tamarind contains 0.1mg.
- Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fenugreek is 0, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1097.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1190.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +161.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +384.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.2% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +809.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +307.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +721.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +968.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +255.2% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 2.8mg | 384% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.086mg | 114% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 5.1g | 78% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.066mg | 41% |
| Protein | 23g | 2.8g | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 113mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 92mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.1mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.152mg | 16% |
| Folate | 57µg | 14µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 74mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.428mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 0.6g | 9% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 1.3µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.272g | 5% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 628mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 67mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.938mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 62.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.188g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
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.