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Tamarind vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tamarind and Apple

  • Apple has less Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 34% more than Apple.
  • Apple contains 23 times less Iron than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 2.8mg of Iron, while Apple contains 0.12mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1740%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +486.9%
Contains more IronIron +2233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +218.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +927.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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.
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%
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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 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2029.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +80%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +976.9%
Contains more FatsFats +252.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +352.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1250%
Contains more WaterWater +172.5%

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
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2485.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Apple Opinion
Calories 239kcal 52kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.26g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.17g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4.6mg Apple
Net carbs 57.4g 11.41g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 13.81g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 5mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 6mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 107mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.12mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 10.39g Apple
Fiber 5.1g 2.4g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.027mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.04mg Tamarind
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 113mg 11mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Apple
Vitamin A 30IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg Apple
Selenium 1.3µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.017mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.026mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.091mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.061mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.041mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.2µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 3µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg 3.4mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.007g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.051g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.001mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.139mg 0.012mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.001mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Apple
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
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
4%
Apple

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 - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.