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Tamarind vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamarind and Coconut?

  • Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Coconut is richer in Copper, Selenium, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 147% higher.
  • Tamarind has 8 times more Vitamin B2 than Coconut. Tamarind has 0.152mg of Vitamin B2, while Coconut has 0.02mg.
  • Tamarind contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Nuts, coconut meat, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.4%
Contains more IronIron +15.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +405.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +676.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +548.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +310.4%
Contains more OtherOther +181.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5481.7%
Contains more WaterWater +49.6%

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
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +687.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Coconut Opinion
Calories 239kcal 354kcal Coconut
Protein 2.8g 3.33g Coconut
Fats 0.6g 33.49g Coconut
Vitamin C 3.5mg 3.3mg Tamarind
Net carbs 57.4g 6.23g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 15.23g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 32mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 14mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 356mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 2.43mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 6.23g Coconut
Fiber 5.1g 9g Coconut
Copper 0.086mg 0.435mg Coconut
Zinc 0.1mg 1.1mg Coconut
Phosphorus 113mg 113mg
Sodium 28mg 20mg Coconut
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.24mg Coconut
Manganese 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 1.3µg 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.54mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.054mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.2µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 26µg Coconut
Choline 8.6mg 12.1mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 0.272g 29.698g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 1.425g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.366g Coconut
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.139mg 0.147mg Coconut
Methionine 0.014mg 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.077mg Coconut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.