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Tamarind vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tamarind and danish pastry?

  • Tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, potassium, and iron, yet danish pastry is higher in selenium, folate, and vitamin B12.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 33% more.
  • Tamarind has 6 times more potassium than danish pastry. While tamarind has 628mg of potassium, danish pastry has only 98mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tamarind is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tamarind is lower.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Danish pastry, cheese 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.
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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +513.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +540.8%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1353.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.089mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~108mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +146.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2mg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3550%
~equal in Water ~31.4g

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6150.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4264.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Danish pastry
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Danish pastry DV% diff.
Fats 0.6g 21.9g 33%
Selenium 1.3µg 18.9µg 32%
Saturated fat 0.272g 6.794g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 11.313g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.19mg 20%
Magnesium 92mg 15mg 18%
Sodium 28mg 417mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 2.575g 17%
Fiber 5.1g 1g 16%
Potassium 628mg 98mg 16%
Manganese 0.351mg 15%
Iron 2.8mg 1.8mg 13%
Folate 14µg 60µg 12%
Protein 2.8g 8g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Carbs 62.5g 37.2g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.26mg 8%
Calories 239kcal 374kcal 7%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 35µg 4%
Calcium 74mg 35mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.304mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 6.9µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.35mg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 20.1mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.04mg 2%
Phosphorus 113mg 108mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 38.8g 6.95g N/A
Copper 0.086mg 0.089mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.