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Sugar substitute vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar substitute and Tamarind

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, while Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 81% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 20 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Tamarind contains 28mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 Calcium +1087.8%
Contains more Iron +1650%
Contains more Magnesium +1433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1312.5%
Contains more Potassium +1510.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +1128.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +1087.8%
Contains more Iron +1650%
Contains more Magnesium +1433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1312.5%
Contains more Potassium +1510.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +1128.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +913.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +913.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +35.6%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +243.5%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +35.6%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +243.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 57.4g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 84.77g 62.5g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 239kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 38.8g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 879mg 74mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 6mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 8mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 39mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 572mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.04mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.007mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.