Guava vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Guava and Tamarind
- Guava has more Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B5, 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 4 times less Folate than Guava. Guava contains 49µg of Folate, while Tamarind contains 14µg.
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.
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Sodium
-92.9%
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Zinc
+130%
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Copper
+167.4%
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Calcium
+311.1%
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Iron
+976.9%
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Magnesium
+318.2%
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Phosphorus
+182.5%
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Potassium
+50.6%
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Selenium
+116.7%
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-92.9%
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Zinc
+130%
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Copper
+167.4%
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Calcium
+311.1%
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Iron
+976.9%
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Magnesium
+318.2%
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Phosphorus
+182.5%
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Potassium
+50.6%
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Selenium
+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.
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Vitamin A
+1980%
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Vitamin E
+630%
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Vitamin C
+6422.9%
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Vitamin B5
+215.4%
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Vitamin B6
+66.7%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin B1
+538.8%
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Vitamin B2
+280%
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Vitamin B3
+78.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8
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Vitamin A
+1980%
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Vitamin E
+630%
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Vitamin C
+6422.9%
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Vitamin B5
+215.4%
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Vitamin B6
+66.7%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin B1
+538.8%
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Vitamin B2
+280%
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Vitamin B3
+78.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+58.3%
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Water
+157.3%
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Carbs
+336.5%
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+95.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.8
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+58.3%
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+157.3%
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+336.5%
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+95.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+579.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+108%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.272
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Polyunsaturated fat
+579.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+108%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.272
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Net carbs | 8.92g | 57.4g |
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| Protein | 2.55g | 2.8g |
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| Fats | 0.95g | 0.6g |
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| Carbs | 14.32g | 62.5g |
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| Calories | 68kcal | 239kcal |
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| Sugar | 8.92g | 38.8g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 5.1g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 74mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 2.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 417mg | 628mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 28mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.086mg |
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| Manganese | 0.15mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 624IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 31µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 228.3mg | 3.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.084mg | 1.938mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.451mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.066mg |
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| Folate | 49µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.018mg |
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| Threonine | 0.096mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.093mg |
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| Leucine | 0.171mg |
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| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.014mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg |
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| Valine | 0.087mg |
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| Histidine | 0.022mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 0.272g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.087g | 0.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.401g | 0.059g |
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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
80%
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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.