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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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% |
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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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $3)