Prickly pear vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are prickly pear and tamarind different?
- Prickly pear is higher in vitamin C; however, tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tamarind is 35% higher.
- Prickly pear contains 4 times more vitamin C than tamarind. While prickly pear contains 14mg of vitamin C, tamarind contains only 3.5mg.
- Prickly pear has a lower glycemic index (7) than tamarind (23).
Prickly pears, raw 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 ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +833.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +370.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2957.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +321.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +178.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +283.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +553.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
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 | -75.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +261% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +141.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.428mg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2.8mg | 31% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 62.5g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 113mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 3.5mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 628mg | 12% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 239kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 1.938mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.152mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 5.1g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 74mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.059g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 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
7%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)