Tamarind vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tamarind and cranberries
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, cranberries are richer in vitamin C.
- Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 34% more.
- Tamarind contains 21 times more Vitamin B1 than cranberries. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, while cranberries contain 0.02mg.
- Cranberries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cranberries is 45, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native).
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +438.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +2040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +384.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
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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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
12.2 g
Water:
86.7 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +600% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +412.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1250% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +176.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 55kcal |
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| Protein | 2.8g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.6g | 0.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 57.4g | 12.2g |
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| Carbs | 62.5g | 12.2g |
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| Magnesium | 92mg |
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| Calcium | 74mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg |
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| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.4mg |
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| Sugar | 38.8g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 21mg |
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| Sodium | 28mg |
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| Vitamin A | 30IU | 90IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 14µg |
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| Choline | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.018mg |
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| Lysine | 0.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg |
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $3)