Hummus vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hummus and tamarind
- Hummus has more copper, folate, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 49% more than tamarind.
- Tamarind has 18 times less zinc than hummus. Hummus has 1.83mg of zinc, while tamarind has 0.1mg.
- Tamarind contains less sodium.
- Tamarind has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial 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 | +512.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1730% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +203% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +492.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +182.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1500% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +112.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +337.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2131.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6023.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.086mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.059g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.428mg | 21% |
| Folate | 83µg | 14µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.1mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 62.5g | 16% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 28mg | 15% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 0.6g | 14% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 628mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.181g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.066mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 2.8g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 113mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 1.938mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.152mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 92mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.272g | 5% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.8mg | 5% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 5.1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.165g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.