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Tamarind vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamarind and Cornmeal

  • Tamarind has more Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Cornmeal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Cornmeal is 49% higher.
  • Cornmeal has 25 times less Calcium than Tamarind. Tamarind has 74mg of Calcium, while Cornmeal has 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 +2366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +342.3%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Iron +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +560%
Contains more Selenium +707.7%
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 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +2366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +342.3%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Iron +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +560%
Contains more Selenium +707.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.8%
Contains more Folate +1392.9%
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 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.8%
Contains more Folate +1392.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +180.9%
Contains more Other +429.4%
Contains more Protein +153.9%
Contains more Fats +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Water +180.9%
Contains more Other +429.4%
Contains more Protein +153.9%
Contains more Fats +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1303.4%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1303.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Cornmeal
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 2.8g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 0.6g 1.75g Cornmeal
Carbs 62.5g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 239kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 38.8g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 5.1g 3.9g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 3mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 92mg 32mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 99mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 142mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.1mg 0.66mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.086mg 0.076mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 1.3µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 30IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.24mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 14µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.139mg 0.105mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.828g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.