Tamarind vs. Carissa (natal-plum) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tamarind and carissa (natal-plum)
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, potassium, vitamin B2, and calcium, while carissa (natal-plum) has more vitamin C and copper.
- Carissa (natal-plum) covers your daily need for vitamin C, 38% more than tamarind.
- Tamarind contains 16 times more phosphorus than carissa (natal-plum). While tamarind contains 113mg of phosphorus, carissa (natal-plum) contains only 7mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Carissa, (natal-plum), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +572.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1514.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +970% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +869% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +985.7% |
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:
0.5 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
13.63 g
Water:
84.17 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +460% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +358.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +575% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +168.1% |
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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| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 38mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.04mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 1.31mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 16mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 13.63g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 7mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.21mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 260mg | 11% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 62kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 2.8g | 0.5g | 5% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.6g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 13.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carissa (natal-plum) contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Carissa (natal-plum) is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)