Tamarind vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tamarind and plantains
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, plantains are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
- Tamarind covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 32% more than plantains.
- Plantains have 37 times less calcium than tamarind. Tamarind has 74mg of calcium, while plantains have 2mg.
- Plantains have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of plantains is 37, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Plantains, cooked.
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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 | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +382.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +303.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +830.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +254.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +365.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1106.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.6% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.046mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.58mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 32mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.24mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 28mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.3g | 11% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 31.15g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 10.9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.052mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.756mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 116kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 45µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 465mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 0.79g | 4% |
| Folate | 14µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.18g | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 12.7mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.069g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 28.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 14g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.