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Sour cherry vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sour cherry and Tamarind

  • Sour cherry contains less Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium than Tamarind.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 34% higher.
  • Sour cherry is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 10% 24% 0% 1.9% 6.9% 0.52% 7.7% 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 less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +572.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +446.1%
Contains more IronIron +337.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +606.3%

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 6.3% 15% 4.9% 2.5% 11% 0% 20% 0% 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 KVitamin K +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1612%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +645.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.45 g
Water: 88.31 g
Other: 0.34 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 +181.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +305.8%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +498.1%
Contains more OtherOther +694.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cherry Tamarind Opinion
Calories 42kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 0.69g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.21g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Net carbs 9.25g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 10.45g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 8mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 11mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 115mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.64mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 6.99g 38.8g Sour cherry
Fiber 1.2g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 16mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 4mg 28mg Sour cherry
Vitamin A 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.059mg Sour cherry
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.26mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.8µg Sour cherry
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Sour cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Fructose 2.79g Sour cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cherry 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
5%
Sour cherry
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Sour cherry
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Sour cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167769/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.