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Tamarind vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tamarind and Asian pears

  • Tamarind has more iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, and fiber than Asian pears.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for iron is 35% more.
  • Tamarind contains 48 times more vitamin B1 than Asian pears. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while Asian pears contain 0.009mg.
  • Asian pears contain less sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Pears, asian, 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 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +419%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +927.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +784.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3.8mg
~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: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +460%
Contains more FatsFats +160.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +486.9%
Contains more OtherOther +629.7%
Contains more WaterWater +181.1%

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% 42% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +269.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.055g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Asian pear
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 Asian pear DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.009mg 35%
Iron 2.8mg 0mg 35%
Magnesium 92mg 8mg 20%
Carbs 62.5g 10.65g 17%
Potassium 628mg 121mg 15%
Phosphorus 113mg 11mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.219mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.01mg 11%
Calories 239kcal 42kcal 10%
Calcium 74mg 4mg 7%
Fiber 5.1g 3.6g 6%
Protein 2.8g 0.5g 5%
Copper 0.086mg 0.05mg 4%
Manganese 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.022mg 3%
Folate 14µg 8µg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg 2%
Sodium 28mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.07mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.012g 1%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4.5µg 1%
Choline 8.6mg 5.1mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.23g 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 3.8mg 0%
Net carbs 57.4g 7.05g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 7.05g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.12mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.049g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.055g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.017mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Asian pear
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%
Asian pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
5%
Asian pear

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?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear 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. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.