Tamarind vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamarind and crab meat different?
- Tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, and fiber; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 479% higher.
- Tamarind has less sodium.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than tamarind (23).
Tamarinds, raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +46% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1274.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7520% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2976.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +707.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +264.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +591.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +156.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +147% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +808.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.185g
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 B12 | 0µg | 11.5µg | 479% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 1.182mg | 122% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 40µg | 70% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 7.62mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1072mg | 45% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 19.35g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.053mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.76mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 280mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 0g | 21% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 262mg | 11% |
| Folate | 14µg | 51µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 97kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 63mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 7.6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 1.34mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.536g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 74mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 1.54g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.133g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.031g | 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%
125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 1044mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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