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Tamarind vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamarind and Acerola

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Acerola has more Vitamin C.
  • Acerola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 1860% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind contains 21 times more Vitamin B1 than Acerola. While Tamarind contains 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, Acerola contains only 0.02mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 13% 7.5% 29% 2.7% 4.7% 0.91% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +411.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +330.1%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +927.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 12% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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 5592% 46% 0% 0% 5% 14% 7.5% 19% 2.1% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47831.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +600%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +712.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1250%
Contains more WaterWater +191.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Acerola Opinion
Calories 239kcal 32kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.4g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.3g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Net carbs 57.4g 6.59g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 7.69g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 18mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 12mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 146mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.2mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Acerola
Fiber 5.1g 1.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Phosphorus 113mg 11mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 7mg Acerola
Vitamin A 30IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A 2µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.06mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.4mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.009mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 14µg
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.068g Acerola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.082g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.09g Acerola
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Acerola
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
18%
Tamarind
438%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

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?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acerola
Acerola contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.