Tamarind vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tamarind and dried fruit
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, dried fruit has more vitamin A, copper, vitamin E, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dried fruit is 71% higher.
- Dried fruit has 29 times less vitamin B1 than tamarind. Tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while dried fruit has 0.015mg.
Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.
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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 | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +298.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +290% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2753.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +260.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~62.64g
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Water
~30.89g
~equal in
Other
~2.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +144.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.015mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.343mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 4.33mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 1162mg | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 32mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 7.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.516mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 71mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 2.589mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 2.66mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 13.9mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 3.39g | 1% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 241kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 62.64g | 0% |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 3.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0% |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamarind is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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