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Sardine vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sardine and Tamarind

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E , however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 373% more than Tamarind.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 Calcium +416.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.6%
Contains more Zinc +1210%
Contains more Copper +116.3%
Contains more Selenium +3953.8%
Contains more Magnesium +135.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +416.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.6%
Contains more Zinc +1210%
Contains more Copper +116.3%
Contains more Selenium +3953.8%
Contains more Magnesium +135.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +779.3%
Contains more Fats +1808.3%
Contains more Water +89.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +779.3%
Contains more Fats +1808.3%
Contains more Water +89.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2037.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8625.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2037.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8625.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 0g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 24.62g 2.8g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.6g Sardine
Carbs 0g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 208kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 0g 38.8g Sardine
Fiber 0g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 382mg 74mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 2.8mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 490mg 113mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 307mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 1.31mg 0.1mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.086mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 1.3µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 30IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 2µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.1mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.152mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.938mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.143mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.066mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.018mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.139mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.014mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.272g Tamarind
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.181g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.059g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.256g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.