Jackfruit vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Jackfruit and Tamarind?
- Jackfruit is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, yet Tamarind is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
- Tamarind's daily need coverage for Iron is 32% higher.
- Jackfruit has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Tamarind. Jackfruit has 0.329mg of Vitamin B6, while Tamarind has 0.066mg.
We used Jackfruit, raw and Tamarinds, raw types in this comparison.
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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 ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +217.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1117.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +438.1% |
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 | +291.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +398.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +307.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +190.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +16.8% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 95kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 1.72g | 2.8g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 3.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 21.75g | 57.4g |
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| Carbs | 23.25g | 62.5g |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 92mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 74mg |
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| Potassium | 448mg | 628mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 2.8mg |
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| Sugar | 19.08g | 38.8g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.086mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.1mg |
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| Starch | 1.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 21mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin A | 110IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.043mg |
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| Selenium | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.105mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.92mg | 1.938mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.235mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.195g | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.155g | 0.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.094g | 0.059g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.034mg | 0.018mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.069mg |
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| Leucine | 0.103mg |
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| Lysine | 0.069mg | 0.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.014mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg |
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| Valine | 0.086mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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| Fructose | 9.19g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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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
17%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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 - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jackfruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit 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 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.