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Tamarind vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamarind and Banana melon

  • Banana melon contains less Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Copper than Tamarind.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 34% higher.
  • Banana melon has 17 times less Fiber than Tamarind. Tamarind has 5.1g of Fiber, while Banana melon has 0.3g.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Melon, banana (Navajo).

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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% 12% 7.9% 12% 3.8% 3.9% 1.4% 4.7% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +820%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +469.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.6%
Contains more IronIron +1233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1155.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.7%

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 27% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.2% 8.6% 4.2% 12% 0% 12% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.06 g
Water: 94.66 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1439.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1025%
Contains more WaterWater +201.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Banana melon Opinion
Calories 239kcal 21kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.84g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.2g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 8.1mg Banana melon
Net carbs 57.4g 3.76g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 4.06g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 10mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 13mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 140mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.21mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 3.36g Banana melon
Fiber 5.1g 0.3g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.035mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.14mg Banana melon
Phosphorus 113mg 9mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 11mg Banana melon
Vitamin A 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.036mg Banana melon
Selenium 1.3µg 0.4µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.46mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 14µg 20µg Banana melon
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Fructose 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Banana melon
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
7%
Banana melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
6%
Banana melon

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 Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana melon
Banana melon contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Banana melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167629/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.