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Tamarind vs. Boysenberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamarind and Boysenberry different?

  • Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Boysenberry is richer in Folate, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 31% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 6 times more Magnesium than Boysenberry. While Tamarind contains 92mg of Magnesium, Boysenberry contains only 16mg.

Tamarinds, raw and Boysenberries, frozen, unsweetened are the varieties used 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.
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 11% 8.1% 12% 32% 27% 6% 12% 0.13% 71% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +174.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +351.8%
Contains more IronIron +229.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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%
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 10% 4% 17% 0% 13% 8.5% 14% 15% 13% 0% 20% 47% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +770%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +178.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.6%
~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
12% 86%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 12.19 g
Water: 85.9 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.5%
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +412.7%
Contains more OtherOther +390.9%
Contains more WaterWater +173.6%

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
5% 14% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +624%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Boysenberry
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Boysenberry Opinion
Calories 239kcal 50kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.1g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.26g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 3.1mg Tamarind
Net carbs 57.4g 6.89g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 12.19g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 16mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 27mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 139mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.85mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 6.89g Boysenberry
Fiber 5.1g 5.3g Boysenberry
Copper 0.086mg 0.08mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.22mg Boysenberry
Phosphorus 113mg 27mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Boysenberry
Vitamin A 30IU 67IU Boysenberry
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Boysenberry
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.87mg Boysenberry
Manganese 0.547mg Boysenberry
Selenium 1.3µg 0.2µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.053mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.037mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.767mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.25mg Boysenberry
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.056mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 7.8µg Boysenberry
Folate 14µg 63µg Boysenberry
Choline 8.6mg 10.2mg Boysenberry
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.009g Boysenberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.025g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.148g Boysenberry
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Boysenberry
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
13%
Boysenberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
18%
Boysenberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Boysenberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171713/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.