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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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
7
:
3
Figs
Figs
Contains more Calcium +111.4%
Contains more Iron +656.8%
Contains more Magnesium +441.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +707.1%
Contains more Potassium +170.7%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +111.4%
Contains more Iron +656.8%
Contains more Magnesium +441.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +707.1%
Contains more Potassium +170.7%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%

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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
5
:
5
Figs
Figs
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Tamarind
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%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
4
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Protein +273.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +225.9%
Contains more Other +309.1%
Contains more Water +151.9%
Tamarind
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +273.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +225.9%
Contains more Other +309.1%
Contains more Water +151.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
1
:
2
Figs
Figs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.1%
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 57.4g 16.28g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.75g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.3g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 19.18g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 74kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 16.26g Figs
Fiber 5.1g 2.9g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 35mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.37mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 17mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 14mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 232mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.1mg 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.086mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 1.3µg 0.2µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 3.5mg 2mg 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
Folate 14µg 6µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4.7µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.066g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.144g Figs

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Figs
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
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.