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Tamarind vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tamarind and plums

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and calcium, while plums have more vitamin C.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 33% higher.
  • Plums contain 16 times less iron than tamarind. Tamarind contains 2.8mg of iron, while plums contain 0.17mg.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of plums is 53.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Plums, 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%
Plum
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300%
Contains more IronIron +1547.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +606.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg

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%
Plum
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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 32% 5.7% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.135mg
~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
Plum
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11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more FatsFats +114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +447.3%
Contains more OtherOther +629.7%
Contains more WaterWater +177.8%

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
Plum
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9% 69% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Plum
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 Plum DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.028mg 33%
Iron 2.8mg 0.17mg 33%
Magnesium 92mg 7mg 20%
Carbs 62.5g 11.42g 17%
Fiber 5.1g 1.4g 15%
Phosphorus 113mg 16mg 14%
Potassium 628mg 157mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.417mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.026mg 10%
Calories 239kcal 46kcal 10%
Calcium 74mg 6mg 7%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 9.5mg 7%
Fructose 3.07g 4%
Protein 2.8g 0.7g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.029mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 6.4µg 3%
Copper 0.086mg 0.057mg 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 17µg 2%
Manganese 0.052mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0µg 2%
Folate 14µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.26mg 1%
Choline 8.6mg 1.9mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.017g 1%
Sodium 28mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 57.4g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 9.92g N/A
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.135mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.134g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.044g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.009mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Plum
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%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
6%
Plum

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 - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.