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Feta vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Feta and Tamarind

  • Feta has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Tamarind has more Iron.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 73% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tamarind is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
5
:
Contains more Calcium +566.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.2%
Contains more Zinc +2780%
Contains more Selenium +1053.8%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +384.2%
Contains more Potassium +912.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +566.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.2%
Contains more Zinc +2780%
Contains more Selenium +1053.8%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +384.2%
Contains more Potassium +912.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +168.8%

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.
Feta
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +576.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +542.4%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +576.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +542.4%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
4
:
Contains more Protein +407.5%
Contains more Fats +3446.7%
Contains more Water +75.9%
Contains more Other +92.6%
Contains more Carbs +1428.1%
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 Protein +407.5%
Contains more Fats +3446.7%
Contains more Water +75.9%
Contains more Other +92.6%
Contains more Carbs +1428.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2454.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2454.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 14.21g 2.8g Feta
Fats 21.28g 0.6g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 264kcal 239kcal Feta
Sugar 4.09g 38.8g Feta
Fiber 0g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 493mg 74mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 19mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 337mg 113mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 917mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 2.88mg 0.1mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 15µg 1.3µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 30IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 2µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.1mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.152mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.143mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.066mg Feta
Folate 32µg 14µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.018mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.139mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.014mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 14.946g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 0.181g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.059g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Tamarind
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
57%
Feta
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 889mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.71g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.