Pastry vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pastry and tamarind different?
- Pastry is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and vitamin B2; however, tamarind is richer in magnesium, potassium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pastry is 47% higher.
- Pastry contains 19 times more selenium than tamarind. While pastry contains 24.2µg of selenium, tamarind contains only 1.3µg.
- Tamarind has less saturated fat.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index (23) than pastry (59).
Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Tamarinds, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +32.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1761.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +640% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +929.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +475% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +214.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +269.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11832% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8194.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 38.1g | 0.6g | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 0.181g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 0.272g | 43% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 1.3µg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.059g | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 21% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 92mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 628mg | 17% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 239kcal | 16% |
| Folate | 78µg | 14µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 5.1g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 1.938mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 2.8µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 28mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.152mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 2.8g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 113mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 62.5g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.428mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 8.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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