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Tamarind vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tamarind and burrito

  • Tamarind has more magnesium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, burrito is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Burrito's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 21% more.
  • Tamarind contains 3 times more phosphorus than burrito. Tamarind contains 113mg of phosphorus, while burrito contains 45mg.
  • Tamarind contains less saturated fat.
  • Burrito has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of burrito is 37, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Fast foods, burrito, with beans.

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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 29% 16% 27% 78% 58% 19% 19% 59% 52% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.6%
Contains more IronIron +34.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +676.9%

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 3% 0% 0% 0% 73% 65% 35% 55% 32% 63% 0% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +543.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +211.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.87mg

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
6% 6% 33% 53% 2%
Protein: 6.48 g
Fats: 6.22 g
Carbs: 32.92 g
Water: 52.53 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.9%
Contains more OtherOther +45.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.4%
Contains more FatsFats +936.7%
Contains more WaterWater +67.3%

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
54% 37% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.551 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1106.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +833.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Burrito DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.5µg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Sodium 28mg 454mg 19%
Manganese 0.4mg 17%
Selenium 1.3µg 10.1µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.92mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.272g 3.174g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.29mg 12%
Magnesium 92mg 40mg 12%
Copper 0.086mg 0.174mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.28mg 10%
Carbs 62.5g 32.92g 10%
Phosphorus 113mg 45mg 10%
Potassium 628mg 301mg 10%
Iron 2.8mg 2.08mg 9%
Fats 0.6g 6.22g 9%
Folate 14µg 40µg 7%
Protein 2.8g 6.48g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.14mg 6%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.7mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 2.184g 5%
Choline 8.6mg 26.8mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.551g 3%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Calories 239kcal 206kcal 2%
Calcium 74mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 32.92g N/A
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.87mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.079mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 0.504mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.343mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0%
Valine 0.319mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Burrito
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
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Burrito
Burrito is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Burrito - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172038/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.