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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, 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.
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 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +820%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +469.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.5%
Contains more IronIron +617.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +391.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.078mg

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 33% 77% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4163.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +790%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.9%
~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% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +462.1%
Contains more OtherOther +264.9%
Contains more WaterWater +175%

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
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.17g

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
Calories 239kcal 48kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.4g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.39g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 10mg Apricot
Net carbs 57.4g 9.12g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 11.12g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 10mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 13mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 259mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.39mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 9.24g Apricot
Fiber 5.1g 2g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.078mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.2mg Apricot
Phosphorus 113mg 23mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Apricot
Vitamin A 30IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A 2µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.89mg Apricot
Manganese 0.077mg Apricot
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg Tamarind
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
Vitamin K 2.8µg 3.3µg Apricot
Folate 14µg 9µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.027g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.17g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.077g 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
Fructose 0.94g Apricot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Apricot
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
15%
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

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. 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.