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Tamarind vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamarind and caesar salad different?

  • Tamarind is higher in magnesium, fiber, and potassium; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 55% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 4 times more potassium than caesar salad. While tamarind contains 628mg of potassium, caesar salad contains only 170mg.
  • Tamarind has less saturated fat.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index (23) than caesar salad (50).

Tamarinds, raw and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust 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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +269.4%
Contains more IronIron +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1510%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2315.4%

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 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +510%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +110.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +378.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1490%
Contains more WaterWater +38.2%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1214.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2376.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 1.3µg 31.4µg 55%
Protein 2.8g 13.39g 21%
Sodium 28mg 454mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.272g 4.206g 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Phosphorus 113mg 231mg 17%
Calcium 74mg 233mg 16%
Magnesium 92mg 28mg 15%
Fiber 5.1g 1.7g 14%
Fats 0.6g 9.54g 14%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.61mg 14%
Manganese 0.321mg 14%
Potassium 628mg 170mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.297mg 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Carbs 62.5g 31.5g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 1.461g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 3.237mg 8%
Vitamin A 2µg 78µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.447mg 6%
Iron 2.8mg 2.34mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 2.38g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 5%
Folate 14µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.377mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Copper 0.086mg 0.126mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.9µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.61mg 3%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Calories 239kcal 265kcal 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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 - 3.934g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.