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Tamarind vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tamarind and arugula

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while arugula has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 88% higher.
  • Arugula contains 10 times less vitamin B1 than tamarind. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while arugula contains 0.044mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Arugula, 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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.2%
Contains more IronIron +91.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +370%
~equal in Sodium ~27mg

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% 0.67% 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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +872.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +535.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5850%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +330%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3778.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +592.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.9%
~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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1612.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.9%
Contains more WaterWater +192.1%
~equal in Protein ~2.58g
~equal in Fats ~0.66g

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +269.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +440.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Arugula
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.8µg 108.6µg 88%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.044mg 32%
Folate 14µg 97µg 21%
Carbs 62.5g 3.65g 20%
Iron 2.8mg 1.46mg 17%
Fiber 5.1g 1.6g 14%
Manganese 0.321mg 14%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 15mg 13%
Vitamin A 2µg 119µg 13%
Magnesium 92mg 47mg 11%
Calories 239kcal 25kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.305mg 10%
Calcium 74mg 160mg 9%
Phosphorus 113mg 52mg 9%
Potassium 628mg 369mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.437mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.086mg 5%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.47mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.319g 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.43mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.3µg 2%
Copper 0.086mg 0.076mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.073mg 1%
Choline 8.6mg 15.3mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.086g 1%
Protein 2.8g 2.58g 0%
Fats 0.6g 0.66g 0%
Net carbs 57.4g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 2.05g N/A
Sodium 28mg 27mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.049g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Arugula
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
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
28%
Arugula

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 - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.