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Tamarind vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tamarind and buttermilk

  • Tamarind has more iron, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B3, and copper; however, buttermilk is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Tamarind covers your daily iron needs 34% more than buttermilk.
  • Tamarind contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +736.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +315.9%
Contains more IronIron +5500%
Contains more CopperCopper +681.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +320%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2700%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +105.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.154mg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1204.8%
Contains more OtherOther +203.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +46.7%
Contains more WaterWater +187%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Buttermilk
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 Buttermilk DV% diff.
Iron 2.8mg 0.05mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.034mg 33%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Magnesium 92mg 11mg 19%
Carbs 62.5g 4.79g 19%
Potassium 628mg 151mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.058mg 12%
Calories 239kcal 40kcal 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Copper 0.086mg 0.011mg 8%
Sodium 28mg 190mg 7%
Calcium 74mg 116mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 1mg 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.42mg 3%
Phosphorus 113mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.275mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.1µg 2%
Folate 14µg 5µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 17.7mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.034mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.548g 1%
Selenium 1.3µg 2µg 1%
Protein 2.8g 3.31g 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 14µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.88g 0%
Net carbs 57.4g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 38.8g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.05mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.154mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.254g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.