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Kiwi vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kiwi and Tamarind

  • Kiwi has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Kiwi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 99% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind has 15 times less Vitamin E than Kiwi. Kiwi has 1.46mg of Vitamin E, while Tamarind has 0.1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kiwifruit, green, 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.
Kiwi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 10% 28% 12% 43% 3.8% 15% 0.39% 13% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +441.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.3%
Contains more IronIron +803.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%

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.
Kiwi
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 309% 5.2% 29% 0% 6.8% 5.8% 6.4% 11% 15% 0% 101% 19% 4.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2548.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +190%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1339.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +508%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +468.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kiwi
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 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 WaterWater +164.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +326.3%
Contains more OtherOther +342.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kiwi
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8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.287 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +285.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kiwi Tamarind Opinion
Calories 61kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 1.14g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.52g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 92.7mg 3.5mg Kiwi
Net carbs 11.66g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 14.66g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 17mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 34mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 312mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.31mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 8.99g 38.8g Kiwi
Fiber 3g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.13mg 0.086mg Kiwi
Zinc 0.14mg 0.1mg Kiwi
Phosphorus 34mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 3mg 28mg Kiwi
Vitamin A 87IU 30IU Kiwi
Vitamin A 4µg 2µg Kiwi
Vitamin E 1.46mg 0.1mg Kiwi
Manganese 0.098mg Kiwi
Selenium 0.2µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.341mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.143mg Kiwi
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 40.3µg 2.8µg Kiwi
Folate 25µg 14µg Kiwi
Choline 7.8mg 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.272g Kiwi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.287g 0.059g Kiwi
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.047mg Kiwi
Isoleucine 0.051mg Kiwi
Leucine 0.066mg Kiwi
Lysine 0.061mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.024mg 0.014mg Kiwi
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Kiwi
Valine 0.057mg Kiwi
Histidine 0.027mg Kiwi
Fructose 4.35g Kiwi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kiwi Tamarind
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Kiwi
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kiwi
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kiwi
Kiwi 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.

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. Kiwi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/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.