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Orange vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Orange and Tamarind

  • Orange has more Vitamin C, however, Tamarind is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 55% more.
  • Orange contains 2 times more Folate than Tamarind. Orange contains 30µg of Folate, while Tamarind contains 14µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Orange
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +820%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +247%
Contains more IronIron +2700%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +707.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%

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.
Orange
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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 177% 14% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
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% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1420%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +587.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 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 WaterWater +176.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.9%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +431.9%
Contains more OtherOther +513.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +687%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Tamarind Opinion
Calories 47kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 0.94g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.12g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 53.2mg 3.5mg Orange
Net carbs 9.35g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 11.75g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 10mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 40mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 181mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.1mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 9.35g 38.8g Orange
Fiber 2.4g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.045mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 14mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 0mg 28mg Orange
Vitamin A 225IU 30IU Orange
Vitamin A 11µg 2µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.1mg Orange
Manganese 0.025mg Orange
Selenium 0.5µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.143mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 30µg 14µg Orange
Choline 8.4mg 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.272g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.059g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.015mg Orange
Isoleucine 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg Orange
Lysine 0.047mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.02mg 0.014mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg Orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
22%
Orange
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.