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Tamarind vs. Cantaloupe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamarind and Cantaloupe

  • Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Cantaloupe has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Cantaloupe covers your daily need of Vitamin C 37% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind contains 13 times more Iron than Cantaloupe. While Tamarind contains 2.8mg of Iron, Cantaloupe contains only 0.21mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Melons, cantaloupe, raw.

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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 8.6% 2.7% 24% 7.9% 14% 4.9% 6.4% 2.1% 5.3% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +722.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.2%
Contains more IronIron +1233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +653.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%

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% 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 122% 203% 1% 0% 10% 4.4% 14% 6.3% 17% 0% 6.3% 16% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +943.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +948.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11173.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.072mg
~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
8% 90%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.15 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +215.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +665.9%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%
Contains more WaterWater +187.1%

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
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5933.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Cantaloupe Opinion
Calories 239kcal 34kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.84g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.19g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 36.7mg Cantaloupe
Net carbs 57.4g 7.26g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 8.16g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 12mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 9mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 267mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.21mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 7.86g Cantaloupe
Fiber 5.1g 0.9g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.041mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.18mg Cantaloupe
Starch 0.03g Cantaloupe
Phosphorus 113mg 15mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 16mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin A 30IU 3382IU Cantaloupe
Vitamin A 2µg 169µg Cantaloupe
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.041mg Cantaloupe
Selenium 1.3µg 0.4µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.041mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.019mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.734mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.105mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.072mg Cantaloupe
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.5µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 21µg Cantaloupe
Choline 8.6mg 7.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.051g Cantaloupe
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.003g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.081g Cantaloupe
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.002mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.017mg Cantaloupe
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cantaloupe
Leucine 0.029mg Cantaloupe
Lysine 0.139mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.012mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Cantaloupe
Valine 0.033mg Cantaloupe
Histidine 0.015mg Cantaloupe
Fructose 1.87g Cantaloupe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Cantaloupe
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
31%
Cantaloupe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
8%
Cantaloupe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe 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. Cantaloupe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169092/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.