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Ice cream vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ice cream and Tamarind?

  • Ice cream is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Tamarind is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tamarind is lower.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Tamarinds, raw types in this article.

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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 Calcium +73%
Contains more Zinc +590%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +3011.1%
Contains more Magnesium +557.1%
Contains more Potassium +215.6%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Copper +273.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +73%
Contains more Zinc +590%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +3011.1%
Contains more Magnesium +557.1%
Contains more Potassium +215.6%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Copper +273.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1303.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +943.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1570.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1303.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +943.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1570.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +1733.3%
Contains more Water +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +164.8%
Contains more Other +200%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +1733.3%
Contains more Water +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +164.8%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1540.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +666.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1540.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +666.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream Tamarind
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 3.5g 2.8g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0.6g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 207kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 21.22g 38.8g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 128mg 74mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 14mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 105mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 199mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 80mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.69mg 0.1mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.008mg Ice cream
Selenium 1.8µg 1.3µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 30IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 2µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.1mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.152mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.143mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 5µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.018mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg 0.139mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.014mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.272g Tamarind
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.181g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.059g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Tamarind
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Ice cream
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.518g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.