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Millet raw vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between millet raw and tamarind

  • Millet raw has more copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B5, fiber, and vitamin B2, while tamarind has more potassium.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need for copper, 74% more than tamarind.
  • Millet raw contains 17 times more zinc than tamarind. While millet raw contains 1.68mg of zinc, tamarind contains only 0.1mg.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of millet raw is 71.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Millet, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +23.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +772.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1580%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.8mg

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% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 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% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +493%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +481.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +211.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.428mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 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 +293.6%
Contains more FatsFats +603.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more WaterWater +262.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 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 +327.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3516.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Tamarind DV% diff.
Copper 0.75mg 0.086mg 74%
Manganese 1.632mg 71%
Phosphorus 285mg 113mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.066mg 24%
Folate 85µg 14µg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 1.938mg 17%
Protein 11.02g 2.8g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.059g 14%
Zinc 1.68mg 0.1mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.143mg 14%
Fiber 8.5g 5.1g 14%
Potassium 195mg 628mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.152mg 11%
Calories 378kcal 239kcal 7%
Calcium 8mg 74mg 7%
Fats 4.22g 0.6g 6%
Magnesium 114mg 92mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Carbs 72.85g 62.5g 3%
Selenium 2.7µg 1.3µg 3%
Iron 3.01mg 2.8mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.723g 0.272g 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 2.8µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.773g 0.181g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.428mg 1%
Sodium 5mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 64.35g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Tamarind
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Millet raw
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.451g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.

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