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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 of 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.

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 Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.9%
Contains more Potassium +1431.7%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Selenium +123.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.9%
Contains more Potassium +1431.7%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.84
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 50% 2% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.84

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +292.5%
Contains more Other +145.5%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +292.5%
Contains more Other +145.5%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +34.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +643.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.8%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +643.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Tamarind Fortune cookie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 2.8g 4.2g Fortune cookie
Fats 0.6g 2.7g Fortune cookie
Carbs 62.5g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 239kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 38.8g 45.42g Tamarind
Fiber 5.1g 1.6g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 12mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 1.44mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 7mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 35mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 41mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 31mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Fortune cookie
Copper 0.086mg 0.06mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.19mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 1.3µg 2.9µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 30IU 3IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.182mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.13mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.84mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.297mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.013mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.1µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.061mg Fortune cookie
Threonine 0.123mg Fortune cookie
Isoleucine 0.165mg Fortune cookie
Leucine 0.295mg Fortune cookie
Lysine 0.139mg 0.157mg Fortune cookie
Methionine 0.014mg 0.076mg Fortune cookie
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Fortune cookie
Valine 0.192mg Fortune cookie
Histidine 0.088mg Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.669g Tamarind
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 1.345g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.466g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind Fortune cookie
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
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
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.

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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/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.