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Tamarind vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tamarind and blueberries

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, blueberries are richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 33% more.
  • Tamarind contains 15 times more magnesium than blueberries. Tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, while blueberries contain 6mg.
  • Blueberries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of blueberries is 53, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Blueberries, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +715.6%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +841.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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 32% 1% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1056.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +470%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +589.3%
~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
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.4%
Contains more FatsFats +81.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +331.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1073.9%
Contains more WaterWater +168.2%

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
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +285.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Blueberry
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 Blueberry DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.037mg 33%
Iron 2.8mg 0.28mg 32%
Magnesium 92mg 6mg 20%
Carbs 62.5g 14.49g 16%
Potassium 628mg 77mg 16%
Manganese 0.336mg 15%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 19.3µg 14%
Phosphorus 113mg 12mg 14%
Fiber 5.1g 2.4g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.418mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.041mg 9%
Calories 239kcal 57kcal 9%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 9.7mg 7%
Calcium 74mg 6mg 7%
Fructose 4.97g 6%
Protein 2.8g 0.74g 4%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.57mg 3%
Copper 0.086mg 0.057mg 3%
Folate 14µg 6µg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.028g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.146g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.052mg 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.16mg 1%
Sodium 28mg 1mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.33g 0%
Net carbs 57.4g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 9.96g N/A
Starch 0.03g 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.124mg 0%
Choline 8.6mg 6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.047g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.044mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.013mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Blueberry
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
11%
Blueberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
10%
Blueberry

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 - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.