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Tamarind vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tamarind and cherries

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, cherries are higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Tamarind covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 33% more than cherries.
  • Cherries contain 10 times less magnesium than tamarind. Tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, while cherries contain 9mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +922.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +263%
Contains more IronIron +775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +653.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg

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%
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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 33% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +180%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +413.1%
Contains more OtherOther +592.3%
Contains more WaterWater +174.3%

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
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Cherry DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.03mg 33%
Iron 2.8mg 0.32mg 31%
Magnesium 92mg 9mg 20%
Carbs 62.5g 12.18g 17%
Fiber 5.1g 1.6g 14%
Phosphorus 113mg 15mg 14%
Potassium 628mg 173mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.4mg 10%
Calories 239kcal 50kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin A 2µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 10mg 7%
Calcium 74mg 16mg 6%
Manganese 0.112mg 5%
Protein 2.8g 1g 4%
Fructose 3.51g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.044mg 2%
Copper 0.086mg 0.104mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0µg 2%
Folate 14µg 8µg 2%
Sodium 28mg 3mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.068g 1%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.1µg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 57.4g 10.58g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 8.49g N/A
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.143mg 0%
Choline 8.6mg 6.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.082g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.09g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Cherry
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
9%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.