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Tamarind vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamarind and crème caramel?

  • Tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B3, yet crème caramel is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 33% higher.
  • Tamarind contains less saturated fat.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index than crème caramel.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +922.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +432.2%
Contains more IronIron +636.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +370%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +569.2%

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 0% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2263.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.4%
Contains more OtherOther +342.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +571.7%
Contains more WaterWater +116.7%

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
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +599.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +564.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Crème caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.032mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Iron 2.8mg 0.38mg 30%
Magnesium 92mg 9mg 20%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Potassium 628mg 118mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Carbs 62.5g 22.78g 13%
Selenium 1.3µg 8.7µg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.082mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1.799g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.514mg 7%
Copper 0.086mg 0.028mg 6%
Calories 239kcal 145kcal 5%
Fats 0.6g 4.03g 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 46µg 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.21mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 1.266g 3%
Protein 2.8g 4.53g 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.47mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.392g 2%
Phosphorus 113mg 96mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.044mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.2µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.23mg 1%
Calcium 74mg 83mg 1%
Folate 14µg 9µg 1%
Sodium 28mg 53mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 23.15g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.