Roselle vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between roselle and tamarind
- Roselle has more calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin A, while tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Tamarind covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 35% more than roselle.
- Roselle contains 10 times more vitamin A than tamarind. While roselle contains 287IU of vitamin A, tamarind contains only 30IU.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Roselle, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +190.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.4% |
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 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3790.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +525.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +175.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +452.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +429.4% |
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Fats
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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 | 0.011mg | 0.428mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.8mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 11.31g | 62.5g | 17% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 74mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 628mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 113mg | 11% |
| Calories | 49kcal | 239kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.152mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.31mg | 1.938mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 92mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 3.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 0.96g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.31g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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?
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roselle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)