Tamarind vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tamarind and beetroot
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, potassium, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, beetroot is richer in folate.
- Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 33% more.
- Tamarind contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than beetroot. Tamarind contains 1.938mg of vitamin B3, while beetroot contains 0.334mg.
- Beetroot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beetroot is 64, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Beets, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +362.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1280.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +480.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +678.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +252.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +553.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +178.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +465.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.031mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.8mg | 25% |
| Folate | 14µg | 109µg | 24% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 9.56g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 23mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.334mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 40mg | 10% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 43kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 325mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.04mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 1.61g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4.9mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.