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Tamarind vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tamarind and beef tenderloin

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium, while beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, choline, and vitamin B6.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 103% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tamarind is lower.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is 0, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +318.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +722.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.9%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +43%
Contains more ZincZinc +3930%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1661.5%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +958.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +753.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4000%
Contains more WaterWater +54%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%

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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5574%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1594.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg 103%
Saturated fat 0.272g 9.72g 43%
Protein 2.8g 23.9g 42%
Selenium 1.3µg 22.9µg 39%
Fats 0.6g 24.6g 37%
Zinc 0.1mg 4.03mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.09mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 10.27g 25%
Carbs 62.5g 0g 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Magnesium 92mg 22mg 17%
Choline 8.6mg 91mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.25mg 14%
Phosphorus 113mg 203mg 13%
Potassium 628mg 331mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.26mg 8%
Calcium 74mg 9mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 3mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 1g 6%
Calories 239kcal 324kcal 4%
Iron 2.8mg 3.11mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Copper 0.086mg 0.123mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Folate 14µg 8µg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Sodium 28mg 57mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.448g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.