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Tamarind vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tamarind and Cucumber?

  • Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 33% more.
  • Tamarind has 20 times more Vitamin B3 than Cucumber. While Tamarind has 1.938mg of Vitamin B3, Cucumber has only 0.098mg.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw types 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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
7
:
3
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +607.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +327.2%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +607.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +327.2%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%

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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
7
:
3
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1877.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +485.7%
Tamarind
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%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1877.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +485.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +330.8%
Contains more Fats +445.5%
Contains more Carbs +1621.8%
Contains more Other +610.5%
Contains more Water +203.3%
Tamarind
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +330.8%
Contains more Fats +445.5%
Contains more Carbs +1621.8%
Contains more Other +610.5%
Contains more Water +203.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Cucumber
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 Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 3.13g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.65g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.11g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 3.63g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 15kcal Tamarind
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 38.8g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 5.1g 0.5g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 16mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.28mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 13mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 24mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 147mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.1mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.086mg 0.041mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 1.3µg 0.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.027mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.033mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.098mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.04mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 7µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.005mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.139mg 0.029mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.006mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.005g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.032g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
8%
Cucumber

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?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.