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Grapefruit vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Grapefruit and Tamarind

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tamarind is 34% higher.
  • Tamarind has 29 times less Vitamin A than Grapefruit. Grapefruit has 58µg of Vitamin A, while Tamarind has 2µg.

Food types used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 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 -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +922.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +365.2%
Contains more IronIron +3400%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +527.8%
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.
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 104% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
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% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +791.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3733.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +895.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 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 +180.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.6%
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +486.3%
Contains more OtherOther +629.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 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 -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +805%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit Tamarind Opinion
Calories 42kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 0.77g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.14g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 31.2mg 3.5mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 9.06g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 10.66g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 9mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 22mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 135mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.08mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 6.89g 38.8g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.032mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 18mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 0mg 28mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 30IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 58µg 2µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.1mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.1µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.143mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 13µg 14µg Tamarind
Choline 7.7mg 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.272g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.059g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.007mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit 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
18%
Grapefruit
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
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 - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.251g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.