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Brazil nut vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brazil nut and tamarind

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin E, zinc, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, tamarind is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3483% more than tamarind.
  • Tamarind has 59 times less saturated fat than brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of saturated fat, while tamarind has 0.272g.
  • Tamarind has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of brazil nut is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
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 +308.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1926.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +541.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147361.5%
Contains more IronIron +15.2%
~equal in Potassium ~628mg

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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 +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +334.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +556.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 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 +411.4%
Contains more FatsFats +11083.3%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +432.4%
Contains more WaterWater +818.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 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 +13092.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41254.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Tamarind DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 1.3µg 3483%
Copper 1.743mg 0.086mg 184%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.059g 162%
Fats 67.1g 0.6g 102%
Phosphorus 725mg 113mg 87%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.272g 72%
Magnesium 376mg 92mg 68%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.181g 59%
Manganese 1.223mg 53%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.1mg 37%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.1mg 36%
Protein 14.32g 2.8g 23%
Calories 659kcal 239kcal 21%
Carbs 11.74g 62.5g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.428mg 16%
Fiber 7.5g 5.1g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.938mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.152mg 9%
Calcium 160mg 74mg 9%
Iron 2.43mg 2.8mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 8.6mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg 2%
Folate 22µg 14µg 2%
Sodium 3mg 28mg 1%
Potassium 659mg 628mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.143mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 38.8g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut 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
27%
Brazil nut
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.862g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut 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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.