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Fruit preserves vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fruit preserves and Tamarind different?

  • Fruit preserves are higher in Vitamin C, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 34% higher.
  • Fruit preserves contain 3 times more Vitamin C than Tamarind. While Fruit preserves contain 8.8mg of Vitamin C, Tamarind contains only 3.5mg.

Jams and preserves and Tamarinds, raw are the varieties used 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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
3
:
7
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +494.7%
Contains more Potassium +715.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +494.7%
Contains more Potassium +715.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%

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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
2
:
8
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2575%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Tamarind
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 E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2575%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
:
4
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Protein +656.8%
Contains more Fats +757.1%
Contains more Other +1073.9%
Equal in Carbs - 62.5
Equal in Water - 31.4
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Tamarind
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 Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Protein +656.8%
Contains more Fats +757.1%
Contains more Other +1073.9%
Equal in Carbs - 62.5
Equal in Water - 31.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
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2
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 57.4g Fruit preserves
Protein 0.37g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.07g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 68.86g 62.5g Fruit preserves
Calories 278kcal 239kcal Fruit preserves
Sugar 48.5g 38.8g Tamarind
Fiber 1.1g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 20mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.49mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 4mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 19mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 77mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 32mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.06mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.1mg 0.086mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 2µg 1.3µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 8.8mg 3.5mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 11µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.001mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.272g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves 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
6%
Fruit preserves
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.262g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.