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Tamarind vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamarind and Chinook salmon

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 120% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +207.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Copper +62.3%
Contains more Magnesium +32.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.3%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Selenium +3500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +207.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Copper +62.3%
Contains more Magnesium +32.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.3%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Selenium +3500%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +872.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1553.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +504.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +872.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1553.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +504.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +818.6%
Contains more Fats +2130%
Contains more Water +108.9%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +818.6%
Contains more Fats +2130%
Contains more Water +108.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3072.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4411.9%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3072.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4411.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 0g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 0.6g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 62.5g 0g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 231kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Chinook salmon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 28mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.91mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 113mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 628mg 505mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 60mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.086mg 0.053mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 1.3µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 30IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.044mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 14µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0.139mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.014mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 3.214g Tamarind
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tamarind
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.942g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon 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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.