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Tamarind vs. Celeriac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tamarind and celeriac

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while celeriac has more vitamin K, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
  • Celeriac covers your daily need for vitamin K, 32% more than tamarind.
  • Tamarind contains 9 times more vitamin B1 than celeriac. While tamarind contains 0.428mg of vitamin B1, celeriac contains only 0.05mg.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of celeriac is 35.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Celeriac, 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 14% 13% 26% 26% 23% 9% 49% 13% 21% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.3%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +230%
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

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 27% 0% 7.2% 0% 13% 14% 13% 21% 38% 0% 103% 6% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1364.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~9mg

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
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.7%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +579.3%
Contains more OtherOther +170%
Contains more WaterWater +180.3%

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
28% 20% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +212.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Celeriac DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.05mg 32%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 41µg 32%
Iron 2.8mg 0.7mg 26%
Carbs 62.5g 9.2g 18%
Magnesium 92mg 20mg 17%
Fiber 5.1g 1.8g 13%
Potassium 628mg 300mg 10%
Calories 239kcal 42kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.165mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.7mg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.352mg 4%
Calcium 74mg 43mg 3%
Sodium 28mg 100mg 3%
Protein 2.8g 1.5g 3%
Folate 14µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.36mg 2%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.33mg 2%
Copper 0.086mg 0.07mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.079g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.148g 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 57.4g 7.4g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 1.6g N/A
Phosphorus 113mg 115mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Choline 8.6mg 9mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.058g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Celeriac
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
19%
Celeriac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
20%
Celeriac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is cheaper?
Celeriac
Celeriac is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.