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Tamarind vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tamarind and Black tea?

  • Tamarind is richer than Black tea in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 36% more.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water types 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Tamarind
Tamarind
8
:
2
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +13900%
Contains more Magnesium +2966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11200%
Contains more Potassium +1597.3%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Black tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +13900%
Contains more Magnesium +2966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11200%
Contains more Potassium +1597.3%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%

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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
10
:
0
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Tamarind
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Black tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
4
:
1
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +20733.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +217.5%
Tamarind
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Black tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +20733.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +217.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
2
:
1
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Black tea
29% 14% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Black tea Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 0.3g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 0.3g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 1kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 0g Black tea
Fiber 5.1g 0g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 0mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 3mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 1mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 37mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 3mg Black tea
Zinc 0.1mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.01mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.219mg Black tea
Selenium 1.3µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.011mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 5µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg 0mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.002g Black tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.001g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.004g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Black tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tamarind
1%
Black tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
4%
Black tea

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 Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.