Tamarind vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tamarind and fortune cookie
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, iron, fiber, phosphorus, and calcium, while fortune cookie has more folate and monounsaturated fat.
- Tamarind covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 20% more than fortune cookie.
- Tamarind contains 15 times more potassium than fortune cookie. While tamarind contains 628mg of potassium, fortune cookie contains only 41mg.
- The amount of sugar in tamarind is lower.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of fortune cookie is 77.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Cookies, fortune.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1214.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1431.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +123.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +407.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +154.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +371.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
84 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +292.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +350% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.466 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +643.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +689.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.182mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 7mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 41mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 1.44mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.6g | 14% |
| Folate | 14µg | 66µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 35mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.19mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 378kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 84g | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.466g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 4.2g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 1.345g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2.9µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.669g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 1.84mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 82.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 45.42g | N/A |
| Sodium | 28mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.295mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamarind is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.