Tamarind vs Avocado - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tamarind and Avocado different?
- Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Magnesium, however Avocado is richer in Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 30% higher.
- Tamarind contains 5 times more Iron than Avocado. While Tamarind contains 2.8mg of Iron, Avocado contains only 0.55mg.
- Tamarind has less Saturated Fat.
Tamarinds, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties are the varieties used in this article.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+516.7%
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Iron
+409.1%
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Magnesium
+217.2%
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Phosphorus
+117.3%
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Potassium
+29.5%
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Sodium
-75%
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Zinc
+540%
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Copper
+120.9%
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+516.7%
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Iron
+409.1%
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Magnesium
+217.2%
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Phosphorus
+117.3%
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Potassium
+29.5%
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-75%
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Zinc
+540%
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Copper
+120.9%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+538.8%
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Vitamin B2
+16.9%
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Vitamin B3
+11.5%
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Vitamin A
+386.7%
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Vitamin E
+1970%
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Vitamin C
+185.7%
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Vitamin B5
+871.3%
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Vitamin B6
+289.4%
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Folate
+478.6%
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Vitamin K
+650%
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Vitamin B1
+538.8%
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Vitamin B2
+16.9%
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Vitamin B3
+11.5%
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Vitamin A
+386.7%
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Vitamin E
+1970%
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Vitamin C
+185.7%
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Vitamin B5
+871.3%
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Vitamin B6
+289.4%
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Folate
+478.6%
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Vitamin K
+650%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 57.4g | 1.83g |
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| Protein | 2.8g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.6g | 14.66g |
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| Carbs | 62.5g | 8.53g |
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| Calories | 239kcal | 160kcal |
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| Starch | g | 0.11g |
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| Fructose | g | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 38.8g | 0.66g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 6.7g |
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| Calcium | 74mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.55mg |
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| Magnesium | 92mg | 29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 485mg |
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| Sodium | 28mg | 7mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin A | 30IU | 146IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 2.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 1.389mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.257mg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 81µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 21µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | mg | 0.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | mg | 0.084mg |
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| Leucine | mg | 0.143mg |
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| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.132mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | mg | 0.097mg |
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| Valine | mg | 0.107mg |
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| Histidine | mg | 0.049mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 2.126g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.181g | 9.799g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 1.816g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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35
Mineral Summary Score
41
24
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
17%
12%
Carbohydrates
63%
9%
Fats
3%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)