Guava vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between guava and tamarind
- Guava has more vitamin C, copper, vitamin A, and folate, while tamarind has more iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Guava's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 250% higher.
- Tamarind contains 21 times less vitamin A than guava. Guava contains 624IU of vitamin A, while tamarind contains 30IU.
The food types used in this comparison are Guavas, common, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +167.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +318.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +976.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6422.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +538.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +157.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +336.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +579.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.272g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 228.3mg | 3.5mg | 250% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 2.8mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.428mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 92mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 14.32g | 62.5g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.086mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 113mg | 10% |
| Folate | 49µg | 14µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.152mg | 9% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 239kcal | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 417mg | 628mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.451mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.084mg | 1.938mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.401g | 0.059g | 2% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 5.1g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.55g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.92g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.92g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.8µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 8.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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
72%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava 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 contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.272 g)
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.