Tamarind vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamarind and cream cheese different?
- Tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, fiber, magnesium, and potassium; however, cream cheese is richer in vitamin A and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 100% higher.
- Tamarind has less sodium.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than tamarind (23).
Tamarinds, raw and Cheese, cream 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +922.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +375.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2445.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +377.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +561.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1760.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2029.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +760% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +261.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +216.3% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1032.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5640% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4821% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2413.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 20.213g | 91% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 34.44g | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.023mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 101mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 308µg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.11mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 8.907g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 9mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 5.52g | 19% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 132mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 8.6µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.091mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 314mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 1.483g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.018mg | 8% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 6.15g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.517mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 350kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 27.2mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 97mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2.1µg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.941g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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