Tamarind vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tamarind and crab stick
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B3; however, crab stick is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Crab stick covers your daily selenium needs 38% more than tamarind.
- Crab stick has 14 times less vitamin B1 than tamarind. Tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while crab stick has 0.03mg.
- Tamarind contains less sodium.
- Crab stick has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab stick is 50, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.
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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 | +114% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +469.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +597.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +617.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +230% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +149.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1615.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +316.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.4% |
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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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 22.3µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.03mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.39mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.57µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 282mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 529mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0.5g | 18% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 15g | 16% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 90mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 43mg | 12% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 7.62g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.62mg | 8% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 95kcal | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.032mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Folate | 14µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.143g | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.5g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.46g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 14.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 6.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.216g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.275g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | N/A |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab stick is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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