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Loquat vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Loquat and Tamarind?

  • Loquat is richer in Vitamin A, yet Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 34% higher.
  • Loquat has 38 times more Vitamin A than Tamarind. Loquat has 76µg of Vitamin A, while Tamarind has 2µg.

We used Loquats, 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.
Loquat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +607.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.1%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +115%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%

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.
Loquat
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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 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 0%
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 AVitamin A +4993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +976.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +176.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +551.2%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +414.8%
Contains more OtherOther +440%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
2
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 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 -85.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2162.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Loquat Tamarind Opinion
Calories 47kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 0.43g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.2g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 1mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Net carbs 10.44g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 12.14g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 13mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 16mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 266mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.28mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Loquat
Fiber 1.7g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.04mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.05mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 27mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 1mg 28mg Loquat
Vitamin A 1528IU 30IU Loquat
Vitamin A 76µg 2µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.066mg Loquat
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 14µg
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.272g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.059g Loquat
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.023mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.004mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Loquat
Valine 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.007mg Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Loquat 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
11%
Loquat
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.