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Macadamia vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macadamia and Tamarind

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium in Macadamia is higher than in Tamarind.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Copper 74% more than Tamarind.
  • Macadamia contains 44 times more Saturated Fat than Tamarind. While Macadamia contains 12.061g of Saturated Fat, Tamarind contains only 0.272g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
Contains more Calcium +14.9%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Copper +779.1%
Contains more Selenium +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +14.9%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Copper +779.1%
Contains more Selenium +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +430.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.7%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.152
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
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 E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +430.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.7%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.152

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +182.5%
Contains more Fats +12528.3%
Contains more Carbs +352.2%
Contains more Water +2208.8%
Contains more Other +136.8%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 Protein +182.5%
Contains more Fats +12528.3%
Contains more Carbs +352.2%
Contains more Water +2208.8%
Contains more Other +136.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32428.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2445.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32428.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2445.8%
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.
Macadamia Tamarind
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 7.91g 2.8g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 0.6g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 718kcal 239kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 38.8g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 5.1g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 74mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 2.8mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 92mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 113mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 5mg 28mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.1mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.086mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 1.3µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.1mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.428mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.152mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 1.938mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.143mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.066mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.018mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.023mg 0.014mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.181g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.059g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.789g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.