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Raisin vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Raisin and Tamarind

  • Raisin has more Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 27% more than Raisin.
  • Tamarind has 4 times less Copper than Raisin. Raisin has 0.318mg of Copper, while Tamarind has 0.086mg.
  • Tamarind contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Raisins, seedless 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.
Raisin
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
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 +19.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48%
Contains more IronIron +48.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.9%
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.
Raisin
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
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 EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 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 CarbsCarbs +26.7%
Contains more FatsFats +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +103.5%
Contains more OtherOther +45.2%
~equal in Protein ~2.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 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 -78.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +254.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Raisin Tamarind
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Raisin Tamarind Opinion
Calories 299kcal 239kcal Raisin
Protein 3.07g 2.8g Raisin
Fats 0.46g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Net carbs 75.48g 57.4g Raisin
Carbs 79.18g 62.5g Raisin
Magnesium 32mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 50mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 749mg 628mg Raisin
Iron 1.88mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 59.19g 38.8g Tamarind
Fiber 3.7g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.318mg 0.086mg Raisin
Zinc 0.22mg 0.1mg Raisin
Starch 2.7g Raisin
Phosphorus 101mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 11mg 28mg Raisin
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.1mg Raisin
Manganese 0.299mg Raisin
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.066mg Raisin
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.8µg Raisin
Folate 5µg 14µg Tamarind
Choline 11.1mg 8.6mg Raisin
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.272g Raisin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0.059g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.018mg Raisin
Threonine 0.077mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.057mg Raisin
Leucine 0.096mg Raisin
Lysine 0.084mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.021mg 0.014mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Raisin
Valine 0.083mg Raisin
Histidine 0.072mg Raisin
Fructose 29.68g Raisin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Raisin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
11%
Raisin
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.