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Potato bread vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato bread and tamarind

  • Potato bread has more phosphorus, folate, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, zinc, and calcium, while tamarind has more vitamin B1 and magnesium.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need for phosphorus, 37% more than tamarind.
  • Potato bread contains 14 times more zinc than tamarind. While potato bread contains 1.44mg of zinc, tamarind contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tamarind is lower.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of potato bread is 61.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, potato 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
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 CalciumCalcium +154.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +630.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.6%
Contains more IronIron +24.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg

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.
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 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
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% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +370%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +471.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +142.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +114%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 +346.4%
Contains more FatsFats +421.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.8%
~equal in Water ~31.4g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Tamarind DV% diff.
Phosphorus 369mg 113mg 37%
Folate 126µg 14µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.428mg 20%
Protein 12.5g 2.8g 19%
Selenium 9.5µg 1.3µg 15%
Sodium 375mg 28mg 15%
Magnesium 28mg 92mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.066mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.143mg 13%
Zinc 1.44mg 0.1mg 12%
Calcium 188mg 74mg 11%
Manganese 0.253mg 11%
Iron 2.25mg 2.8mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg 6%
Fiber 6.3g 5.1g 5%
Carbs 47.07g 62.5g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 1.938mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.152mg 4%
Fats 3.13g 0.6g 4%
Potassium 718mg 628mg 3%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 2.8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.1mg 2%
Choline 18.4mg 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 2µg 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.272g 1%
Calories 266kcal 239kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.094mg 0.086mg 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 57.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g 38.8g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.181g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread 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
27%
Potato bread
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.