Tamarind vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tamarind and currants?
- Tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet currants are richer in vitamin C and vitamin K.
- Currants' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 42% higher.
- Tamarind has 19 times more vitamin B3 than currants. Tamarind has 1.938mg of vitamin B3, while currants have 0.1mg.
We used Tamarinds, raw and Currants, red, and white, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +607.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +124.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +970% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1838% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1071.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +292.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +352.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +315.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +167.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +546.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 41mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.04mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 1mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 13mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 13.8g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 44mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 275mg | 10% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 56kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 74mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 1.4g | 3% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 4.3g | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.107mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 9.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 7.37g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.