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Fruitcake vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fruitcake and tamarind

  • Fruitcake has more vitamin E; however, tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 32% more.
  • Fruitcake contains 9 times more vitamin E than tamarind. Fruitcake contains 0.9mg of vitamin E, while tamarind contains 0.1mg.
  • Tamarind contains less saturated fat.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 more ZincZinc +170%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +310.5%
Contains more IronIron +35.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +86.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 FatsFats +1416.7%
Contains more WaterWater +24.1%
Contains more OtherOther +145.5%
~equal in Protein ~2.8g
~equal in Carbs ~62.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2220.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5532.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Tamarind DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.428mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.059g 22%
Magnesium 16mg 92mg 18%
Potassium 153mg 628mg 14%
Fats 9.1g 0.6g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 0.181g 10%
Manganese 0.22mg 10%
Phosphorus 52mg 113mg 9%
Iron 2.07mg 2.8mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.938mg 7%
Fiber 3.7g 5.1g 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.1mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.048g 0.272g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.152mg 4%
Calories 324kcal 239kcal 4%
Copper 0.05mg 0.086mg 4%
Calcium 33mg 74mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.5mg 3%
Sodium 101mg 28mg 3%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.1mg 2%
Folate 20µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.143mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 2µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.8µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 2µg 1%
Protein 2.9g 2.8g 0%
Carbs 61.6g 62.5g 0%
Net carbs 57.9g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 38.8g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Choline 8.9mg 8.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.