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Prunes vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Prunes and Tamarind

  • Prunes have more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, while Tamarind have more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Prunes covers your daily need of Vitamin K 47% more than Tamarind.
  • Prunes contain 3 times more Copper than Tamarind. While Prunes contain 0.281mg of Copper, Tamarind contains only 0.086mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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.
Prunes
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
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 PotassiumPotassium +16.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +340%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.1%
Contains more IronIron +201.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%

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.
Prunes
7
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% 47% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
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 AVitamin A +2503.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2025%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +739.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.938mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
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2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 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 +28.4%
Contains more FatsFats +57.9%
~equal in Carbs ~62.5g
~equal in Water ~31.4g
~equal in Other ~2.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
2
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 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 -67.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +241.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.059g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Prunes Tamarind
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Tamarind Opinion
Calories 240kcal 239kcal Prunes
Protein 2.18g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.38g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Net carbs 56.78g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 63.88g 62.5g Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 43mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 732mg 628mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.13g 38.8g Prunes
Fiber 7.1g 5.1g Prunes
Copper 0.281mg 0.086mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.1mg Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 2mg 28mg Prunes
Vitamin A 781IU 30IU Prunes
Vitamin A 39µg 2µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.1mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.152mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.143mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.066mg Prunes
Vitamin K 59.5µg 2.8µg Prunes
Folate 4µg 14µg Tamarind
Choline 10.1mg 8.6mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0.272g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.059g Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.018mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.016mg 0.014mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes 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
29%
Prunes
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66999999999999g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $1)
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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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.
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.