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Lobster vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lobster and Tamarind

  • Lobster has more Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Lobster covers your daily Copper needs 163% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 29% 20% 11% 517% 110% 79% 63% 8.5% 399%
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 CalciumCalcium +29.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1702.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5523.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173%
Contains more IronIron +865.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%

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.
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 0% 0.24% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
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 E Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1065.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +840.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1760.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +794.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.938mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 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 ProteinProtein +578.6%
Contains more FatsFats +43.3%
Contains more WaterWater +148.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +33%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.34 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 -23.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +476.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Tamarind Opinion
Calories 89kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 19g 2.8g Lobster
Fats 0.86g 0.6g Lobster
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Net carbs 0g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 0g 62.5g Tamarind
Cholesterol 146mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lobster
Magnesium 43mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 96mg 74mg Lobster
Potassium 230mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.29mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 0g 38.8g Lobster
Fiber 0g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 1.55mg 0.086mg Lobster
Zinc 4.05mg 0.1mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 113mg Lobster
Sodium 486mg 28mg Tamarind
Vitamin A 4IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 1mg 0.1mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg Lobster
Selenium 73.1µg 1.3µg Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.143mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.066mg Lobster
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 0µg Lobster
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 11µg 14µg Tamarind
Trans Fat 0.013g 0g Tamarind
Choline 80.9mg 8.6mg Lobster
Saturated Fat 0.208g 0.272g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 0.181g Lobster
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 0.059g Lobster
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.018mg Lobster
Threonine 0.753mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.832mg Lobster
Leucine 1.376mg Lobster
Lysine 1.426mg 0.139mg Lobster
Methionine 0.475mg 0.014mg Lobster
Phenylalanine 0.782mg Lobster
Valine 0.852mg Lobster
Histidine 0.475mg Lobster
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lobster 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
33%
Lobster
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lobster - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174209/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.