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Tamarind vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamarind and Figs

  • Figs contain less Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Vitamin B2 than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 31% higher.
  • Figs contain 8 times less Phosphorus than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 113mg of Phosphorus, while Figs contain 14mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Figs are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Figs, 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 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +441.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.7%
Contains more IronIron +656.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +707.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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%
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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 6.7% 8.5% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +83%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +67.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.11mg
~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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +273.3%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +225.9%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%
Contains more WaterWater +151.9%

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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22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Figs Opinion
Calories 239kcal 74kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.75g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.3g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 2mg Tamarind
Net carbs 57.4g 16.28g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 19.18g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 17mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 35mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 232mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.37mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 16.26g Figs
Fiber 5.1g 2.9g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.15mg Figs
Phosphorus 113mg 14mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Figs
Vitamin A 30IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.11mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 1.3µg 0.2µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.06mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.4mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.113mg Figs
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4.7µg Figs
Folate 14µg 6µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg 4.7mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.066g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.144g Figs
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.006mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.139mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.006mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Figs
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%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.