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Mangosteen vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mangosteen and Tamarind different?

  • Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium than Mangosteen.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tamarind is 31% higher.
  • Mangosteen contains 2 times more Folate than Tamarind. While Mangosteen contains 31µg of Folate, Tamarind contains only 14µg.

Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 0%
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 ZincZinc +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +607.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1208.3%
Contains more IronIron +833.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1312.5%

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 9.7% 2.1% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 0%
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 +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +692.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +577.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 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 +157.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +582.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249%
Contains more OtherOther +1587.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.6g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mangosteen Tamarind Opinion
Calories 73kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 0.41g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.58g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Net carbs 16.11g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 17.91g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 13mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 12mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 48mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.3mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Mangosteen
Fiber 1.8g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.069mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.21mg 0.1mg Mangosteen
Phosphorus 8mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 7mg 28mg Mangosteen
Vitamin A 35IU 30IU Mangosteen
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.102mg Mangosteen
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 31µg 14µg Mangosteen
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mangosteen 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
6%
Mangosteen
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mangosteen
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
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. Mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.