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Tamarind vs. Applesauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tamarind and applesauce

  • Applesauce contains less vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, potassium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, calcium, and copper than tamarind.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 34% higher.
  • Applesauce contains 31 times less Magnesium than tamarind. Tamarind contains 92mg of Magnesium, while applesauce contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity).

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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 2.1% 1.2% 6.5% 8.6% 9% 0.82% 2.1% 0.26% 3.3% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +748.6%
Contains more IronIron +1117.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +218.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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 3.3% 1.7% 3.2% 0% 6.5% 6.9% 1.6% 2.5% 6.2% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 1.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1546.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +460%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
~equal in Vitamin A ~29IU
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.17 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 88.22 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1547.1%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +454.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1025%
Contains more WaterWater +181%

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
33% 8% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Applesauce
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 Applesauce Opinion
Calories 239kcal 42kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.17g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.1g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 1mg Tamarind
Net carbs 57.4g 10.17g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 11.27g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 3mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 4mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.23mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 9.39g Applesauce
Fiber 5.1g 1.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.027mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 5mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 2mg Applesauce
Vitamin A 30IU 29IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.16mg Applesauce
Manganese 0.025mg Applesauce
Selenium 1.3µg 0.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.026mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.084mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.041mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.027mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.5µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 3µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg 2.2mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.008g Applesauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.002g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.014g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.002mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.006mg Applesauce
Isoleucine 0.006mg Applesauce
Leucine 0.01mg Applesauce
Lysine 0.139mg 0.01mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.002mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.005mg Applesauce
Valine 0.008mg Applesauce
Histidine 0.003mg Applesauce
Fructose 5.88g Applesauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Applesauce
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
3%
Applesauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
4%
Applesauce

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?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Applesauce
Applesauce contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Applesauce
Applesauce 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. Applesauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171695/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.