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Grape vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between grapes and tamarind

  • Grapes have more vitamin K, while tamarind has more iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need for iron, 31% more than grapes.
  • Grapes contain 5 times more vitamin K than tamarind. While grapes contain 14.6µg of vitamin K, tamarind contains only 2.8µg.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of grapes is 49.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Grapes, american type (slip skin), raw 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.
Grape
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 4.2% 17% 11% 13% 1.1% 4.3% 0.26% 94% 0.55%
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 -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1740%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.8%
Contains more IronIron +865.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +115%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1030%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%

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.
Grape
5
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 13% 1.7% 3.8% 0% 23% 13% 5.6% 1.4% 25% 0% 37% 3% 3.1%
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 CVitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +495.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grape
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17% 81%
Protein: 0.63 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 17.15 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.57 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 +158.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +344.4%
Contains more FatsFats +71.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +264.4%
Contains more OtherOther +373.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grape
2
50% 6% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 -58.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1192.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grape 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 Grape Tamarind DV% diff.
Manganese 0.718mg 31%
Iron 0.29mg 2.8mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.092mg 0.428mg 28%
Magnesium 5mg 92mg 21%
Fiber 0.9g 5.1g 17%
Carbs 17.15g 62.5g 15%
Phosphorus 10mg 113mg 15%
Potassium 191mg 628mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.6µg 2.8µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.938mg 10%
Calories 67kcal 239kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.152mg 7%
Calcium 14mg 74mg 6%
Copper 0.04mg 0.086mg 5%
Protein 0.63g 2.8g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.066mg 3%
Folate 4µg 14µg 3%
Selenium 0.1µg 1.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.024mg 0.143mg 2%
Choline 5.6mg 8.6mg 1%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 28mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.114g 0.272g 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 3.5mg 1%
Fats 0.35g 0.6g 0%
Net carbs 16.25g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 16.25g 38.8g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 2µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0.181g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.017mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.005mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Grape 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
10%
Grape
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Grape
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 - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grape
Grape is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape
Grape contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grape
Grape is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grape
Grape is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Grape - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174682/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.