Pistachio vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pistachios and tamarind
- The amount of copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, zinc, vitamin E, iron, and potassium in pistachios is higher than in tamarind.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 135% more than tamarind.
- Pistachios contain 29 times more vitamin E than tamarind. While pistachios contain 2.86mg of vitamin E, tamarind contains only 0.1mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tamarind is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1411.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +438.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2760% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2475.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +264.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +620% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7453.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +618.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12749.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24272.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.086mg | 135% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.066mg | 126% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 0.059g | 95% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 0.6g | 69% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 0.181g | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 113mg | 54% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 52% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.428mg | 37% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 2.8g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 0.272g | 26% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 5.1g | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 0.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 0.1mg | 18% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 239kcal | 16% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 2.8mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 628mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 62.5g | 12% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 1.3µg | 10% |
| Folate | 51µg | 14µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.143mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 92mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 1.938mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 74mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 3.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.152mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)