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Tamarind vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamarind and Apricot

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Apricot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 33% more than Apricot.
  • Tamarind contains 9 times more Magnesium than Apricot. While Tamarind contains 92mg of Magnesium, Apricot contains only 10mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Apricots, 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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
7
:
3
Apricot
Apricot
Contains more Calcium +469.2%
Contains more Iron +617.9%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.3%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Equal in Copper - 0.078
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Apricot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Contains more Calcium +469.2%
Contains more Iron +617.9%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.3%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Equal in Copper - 0.078

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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
5
:
5
Apricot
Apricot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4163.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +790%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.9%
Tamarind
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%
Apricot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4163.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +790%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
4
:
1
Apricot
Apricot
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +462.1%
Contains more Other +264.9%
Contains more Water +175%
Tamarind
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Apricot
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +462.1%
Contains more Other +264.9%
Contains more Water +175%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
1
:
2
Apricot
Apricot
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.17
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Apricot
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.17

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Apricot Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 9.12g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.4g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.39g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 11.12g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 48kcal Tamarind
Fructose 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 38.8g 9.24g Apricot
Fiber 5.1g 2g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 13mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.39mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 10mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 23mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 259mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Apricot
Zinc 0.1mg 0.2mg Apricot
Copper 0.086mg 0.078mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.077mg Apricot
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.89mg Apricot
Vitamin C 3.5mg 10mg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.04mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.6mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.24mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.054mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 9µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 3.3µg Apricot
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.015mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.139mg 0.097mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.006mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.027g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.17g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.077g Apricot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Apricot
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
20%
Tamarind
16%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
10%
Apricot

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 - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.