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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +808.5%
~equal in 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.
Tamarind Crab meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Crab meat DV% diff.
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Tamarind
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 1044mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
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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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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.