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Tamarind vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamarind and blue cheese?

  • Tamarind is richer in vitamin B1 and iron, yet blue cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 92% higher.
  • Tamarind has 15 times more vitamin B1 than blue cheese. Tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while blue cheese has 0.029mg.
  • Tamarind contains less sodium.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Cheese, blue types in this comparison.

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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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.3%
Contains more IronIron +803.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +115%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +613.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2560%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1015.4%

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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1375.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.1%

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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2570.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +664.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4690%
Contains more WaterWater +35.1%
Contains more OtherOther +89.3%

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4197.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1255.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Blue cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.272g 18.669g 84%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg 51%
Sodium 28mg 1146mg 49%
Calcium 74mg 528mg 45%
Fats 0.6g 28.74g 43%
Phosphorus 113mg 387mg 39%
Protein 2.8g 21.4g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.029mg 33%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 1.729mg 32%
Iron 2.8mg 0.31mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Selenium 1.3µg 14.5µg 24%
Zinc 0.1mg 2.66mg 23%
Vitamin A 2µg 198µg 22%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Carbs 62.5g 2.34g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 7.778g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.382mg 18%
Magnesium 92mg 23mg 16%
Potassium 628mg 256mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.166mg 8%
Folate 14µg 36µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.016mg 6%
Calories 239kcal 353kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.8g 5%
Copper 0.086mg 0.04mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.25mg 1%
Choline 8.6mg 15.4mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Blue cheese
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
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 1118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.397g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.