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Minestrone vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between minestrone and tamarind

  • Minestrone has more vitamin A; however, tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 34% more.
  • Minestrone contains 32 times more vitamin A than tamarind. Minestrone contains 970IU of vitamin A, while tamarind contains 30IU.
  • Tamarind contains less sodium.
  • Minestrone has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of minestrone is 47, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
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 ZincZinc +210%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +383.1%
Contains more IronIron +636.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +391.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 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% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2350%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1845.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 FatsFats +73.3%
Contains more WaterWater +190.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1241.2%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 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 -15.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +679.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Tamarind DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.428mg 34%
Iron 0.38mg 2.8mg 30%
Magnesium 3mg 92mg 21%
Carbs 4.66g 62.5g 19%
Fiber 0.4g 5.1g 19%
Potassium 130mg 628mg 15%
Phosphorus 23mg 113mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.152mg 10%
Sodium 254mg 28mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.938mg 10%
Calories 34kcal 239kcal 10%
Manganese 0.152mg 7%
Calcium 14mg 74mg 6%
Vitamin A 49µg 2µg 5%
Copper 0.051mg 0.086mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.059g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Protein 1.77g 2.8g 2%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Fats 1.04g 0.6g 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 57.4g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.143mg 0%
Folate 15µg 14µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.23g 0.272g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 0.181g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Minestrone 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
5%
Minestrone
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.