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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.
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +269.8%
Contains more Calcium +48%
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +269.8%
Contains more Calcium +48%
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +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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Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +180%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Water +103.5%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.8
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 Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Water +103.5%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.5%
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 75.48g 57.4g Raisin
Protein 3.07g 2.8g Raisin
Fats 0.46g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 79.18g 62.5g Raisin
Calories 299kcal 239kcal Raisin
Starch 2.7g Raisin
Fructose 29.68g Raisin
Sugar 59.19g 38.8g Tamarind
Fiber 3.7g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 50mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 1.88mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 32mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 101mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 749mg 628mg Raisin
Sodium 11mg 28mg Raisin
Zinc 0.22mg 0.1mg Raisin
Copper 0.318mg 0.086mg Raisin
Manganese 0.299mg Raisin
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.1mg Raisin
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3.5mg 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
Folate 5µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.8µg Raisin
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
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.272g Raisin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0.059g Tamarind
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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Raisin
20%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.