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Tamarind vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamarind and Banana

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Banana is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 33% more.
  • Tamarind contains 15 times more Calcium than Banana. Tamarind contains 74mg of Calcium, while Banana contains 5mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Bananas, 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%
Banana
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1.5% 32% 9.8% 26% 4.1% 9.4% 0.13% 35% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1380%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.4%
Contains more IronIron +976.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +413.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
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%
Banana
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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 29% 3.8% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +460%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +456.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +14%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.1mg
~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
Banana
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23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.9%
Contains more FatsFats +81.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.6%
Contains more OtherOther +225.3%
Contains more WaterWater +138.6%

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
Banana
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52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +465.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Banana
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 Banana Opinion
Calories 239kcal 89kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.09g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.33g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 8.7mg Banana
Net carbs 57.4g 20.24g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 22.84g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 27mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 5mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 358mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.26mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 12.23g Banana
Fiber 5.1g 2.6g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.078mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.15mg Banana
Starch 5.38g Banana
Phosphorus 113mg 22mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Banana
Vitamin A 30IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.1mg
Manganese 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 1.3µg 1µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.031mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.073mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.665mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.367mg Banana
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.5µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 20µg Banana
Choline 8.6mg 9.8mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.032g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.073g Banana
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.009mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.139mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.008mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Banana
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%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
14%
Banana

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 - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.