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Tamarind vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamarind and Cumin?

  • Tamarind has less Iron, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin E than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 795% higher.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Spices, cumin seed 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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
1
:
9
Cumin
Cumin
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +1158.1%
Contains more Iron +2270%
Contains more Magnesium +297.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.6%
Contains more Potassium +184.7%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +908.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +1158.1%
Contains more Iron +2270%
Contains more Magnesium +297.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.6%
Contains more Potassium +184.7%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +908.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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
2
:
8
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +4133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +3230%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +559.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +92.9%
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%
Cumin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +4133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +3230%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +559.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +92.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
2
:
3
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Carbs +41.3%
Contains more Water +289.6%
Contains more Protein +536.1%
Contains more Fats +3611.7%
Contains more Other +182.2%
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
Cumin
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Carbs +41.3%
Contains more Water +289.6%
Contains more Protein +536.1%
Contains more Fats +3611.7%
Contains more Other +182.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
1
:
2
Cumin
Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7656.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5457.6%
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7656.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5457.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 33.74g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 0.6g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 62.5g 44.24g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 38.8g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 5.1g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 74mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 2.8mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 92mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 113mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 628mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 28mg 168mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.086mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 1.3µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 30IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.1mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 3.5mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 14µg 10µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 1.535g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Cumin
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
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.