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Tamarind vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tamarind and coffee

  • Coffee contains less iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, calcium, and vitamin B2 than tamarind.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for iron is 35% higher.
  • Coffee has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coffee is 0, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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%
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1181.6%
Contains more IronIron +27900%
Contains more CopperCopper +4200%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3666.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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%
Coffee
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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 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +914.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2700%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.6%
~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
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +474.5%
Contains more WaterWater +216.5%

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
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1106.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5800%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Coffee
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 Coffee DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.014mg 35%
Iron 2.8mg 0.01mg 35%
Carbs 62.5g 0g 21%
Magnesium 92mg 3mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Potassium 628mg 49mg 17%
Phosphorus 113mg 3mg 16%
Calories 239kcal 1kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.191mg 11%
Caffeine 0mg 40mg 10%
Copper 0.086mg 0.002mg 9%
Calcium 74mg 2mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.076mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.001mg 5%
Protein 2.8g 0.12g 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Folate 14µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.254mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.01mg 1%
Choline 8.6mg 2.6mg 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.02mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.002g 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.02g 1%
Sodium 28mg 2mg 1%
Manganese 0.023mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.015g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.001g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.001mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Coffee
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
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
1%
Coffee

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?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.