Tamarind vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tamarind and chocolate
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B2; however, chocolate has more copper, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B12, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 105% higher.
- Chocolate has 17 times less vitamin B1 than tamarind. Tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while chocolate has 0.025mg.
- Tamarind is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +32.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +186.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1095.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1910% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130.8% |
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 | +1612% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +189.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +3137.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5113.3% |
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Carbs
~61.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5170.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1750.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 1.028mg | 105% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 18.519g | 83% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 8.02mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 62% | |
| Fats | 0.6g | 31.28g | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.025mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 9.54g | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 2.01mg | 17% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 546kcal | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 206mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 146mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 7g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.725mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 1.092g | 7% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 8.1µg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 4.88g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 628mg | 559mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 61.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 28mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamarind is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.247g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (23)