Tamarind vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tamarind and butter cookie?
- Tamarind is higher in magnesium, fiber, and potassium, yet butter cookie is higher in folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A.
- Butter cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 54% more.
- Tamarind has 8 times more magnesium than butter cookie. While tamarind has 92mg of magnesium, butter cookie has only 12mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tamarind is lower.
- The glycemic index of tamarind is lower.
We used Tamarinds, raw and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +666.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +465.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +280% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +546.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +241.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +442.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +582.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3033.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2950.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1564.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 11.051g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 117mg | 39% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 18.8g | 28% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 12mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 165µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0.8g | 17% |
| Folate | 14µg | 76µg | 16% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 111mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.335mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 8.4µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 5.522g | 13% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 282mg | 11% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 467kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 3.19mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.488mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 2.22mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 2.8g | 6.1g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.982g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 29mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 68.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 102mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 6.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.299mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.779g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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