Tamarind vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tamarind and cheese sandwich
- Tamarind has more potassium; however, cheese sandwich is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, calcium, folate, and vitamin B5.
- Cheese sandwich covers your daily selenium needs 42% more than tamarind.
- Cheese sandwich contains 2 times less potassium than tamarind. Tamarind contains 628mg of potassium, while cheese sandwich contains 306mg.
- Tamarind has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 | +70.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +770% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1769.2% |
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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +295.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.1% |
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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +881.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +250% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4066.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.7% |
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Carbs
~58.2g
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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5618.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15435.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 9.166g | 61% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 47% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 24.3µg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 382mg | 38% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 25g | 38% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 839mg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 10.351g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.427mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 4.129g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.261mg | 15% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 9.8g | 14% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 204mg | 13% |
| Folate | 14µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 497kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.622mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 306mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 3.1g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 3.185mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.87mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.358mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 2.62mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 58.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 811mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.857g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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.