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Tamarind vs. Crabapple (Malus) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamarind and Crabapple (Malus) different?

  • Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Crabapple (Malus) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 33% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 19 times more Vitamin B3 than Crabapple (Malus). While Tamarind contains 1.938mg of Vitamin B3, Crabapple (Malus) contains only 0.1mg.

Tamarinds, raw and Crabapples, raw 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 Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +653.3%
Contains more Potassium +223.7%
Contains more Copper +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
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 6% 14% 5% 7% 18% 1% 0% 23% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +653.3%
Contains more Potassium +223.7%
Contains more Copper +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1838%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.6%
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 3% 0% 0% 27% 8% 5% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1838%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +213.3%
Contains more Other +558.5%
Contains more Water +151.4%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
20% 79%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.95 g
Water: 78.94 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +213.3%
Contains more Other +558.5%
Contains more Water +151.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1408.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.2%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
32% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1408.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Crabapple (Malus) Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 19.95g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.4g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.3g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 19.95g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 76kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Crabapple (Malus)
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 18mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.36mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 7mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 15mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 194mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Crabapple (Malus)
Zinc 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.067mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.115mg Crabapple (Malus)
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 40IU Crabapple (Malus)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 8mg Crabapple (Malus)
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.004mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.014mg Crabapple (Malus)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Crabapple (Malus)
Leucine 0.025mg Crabapple (Malus)
Lysine 0.139mg 0.025mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.004mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Crabapple (Malus)
Valine 0.019mg Crabapple (Malus)
Histidine 0.006mg Crabapple (Malus)
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.048g Crabapple (Malus)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.012g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.088g Crabapple (Malus)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Crabapple (Malus)
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
4%
Crabapple (Malus)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
8%
Crabapple (Malus)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Crabapple (Malus) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171721/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.