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Marble cake vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are marble cake and tamarind different?

  • Marble cake is higher in phosphorus, folate, and copper; however, tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, iron, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for marble cake is 23% higher.
  • Marble cake contains 19 times more sodium than tamarind. While marble cake contains 519mg of sodium, tamarind contains only 28mg.

Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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 +57%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +411.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +410.6%
Contains more IronIron +72.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
~equal in Calcium ~74mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 +21.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.2%
Contains more WaterWater +912.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2524.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6305.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Tamarind DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.059g 25%
Phosphorus 275mg 113mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.428mg 21%
Sodium 519mg 28mg 21%
Magnesium 18mg 92mg 18%
Fats 11.7g 0.6g 17%
Potassium 123mg 628mg 15%
Iron 1.62mg 2.8mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 0.181g 11%
Saturated fat 2.45g 0.272g 10%
Calories 416kcal 239kcal 9%
Fiber 2.9g 5.1g 9%
Manganese 0.139mg 6%
Carbs 79.5g 62.5g 6%
Folate 36µg 14µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.1mg 5%
Copper 0.135mg 0.086mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.066mg 3%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 1.938mg 2%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.152mg 2%
Selenium 2.6µg 1.3µg 2%
Protein 3.4g 2.8g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.143mg 1%
Choline 4.5mg 8.6mg 1%
Net carbs 76.6g 57.4g N/A
Calcium 76mg 74mg 0%
Sugar 35.71g 38.8g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
13%
Marble cake
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.178g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. 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.