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Mustard oil vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mustard oil and Tamarind

  • Mustard oil has less Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Mustard oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 57% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Oil, mustard 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.
Mustard oil
Mustard oil
2
:
8
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Mustard oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Mustard oil
Mustard oil
0
:
11
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Mustard oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tamarind
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard oil
Mustard oil
1
:
4
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Fats +16566.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Mustard oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Tamarind
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 Fats +16566.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard oil
Mustard oil
2
:
1
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35883.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Mustard oil
13% 64% 23%
Saturated Fat: 11.582 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 59.187 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.23 g
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35883.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard oil Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 0g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 0g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 100g 0.6g Mustard oil
Carbs 0g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 884kcal 239kcal Mustard oil
Sugar 38.8g Mustard oil
Fiber 0g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 0mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 0mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 0mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 0mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 0mg 28mg Mustard oil
Zinc 0mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 0µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 11.582g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 59.187g 0.181g Mustard oil
Polyunsaturated fat 21.23g 0.059g Mustard oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard oil Tamarind
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Mustard oil
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Mustard oil
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil 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. Mustard oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172337/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.