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Tamarind vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamarind and Drumstick tree

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 153% more.
  • Tamarind contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Drumstick tree. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, while Drumstick tree contains 0.053mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Drumstick pods, raw.

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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
8
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2
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +104.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Equal in Copper - 0.084
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +104.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Equal in Copper - 0.084

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
5
:
5
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
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%
Drumstick tree
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Folate +214.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
4
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +632.7%
Contains more Other +178.4%
Contains more Water +180.9%
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
Drumstick tree
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +632.7%
Contains more Other +178.4%
Contains more Water +180.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
2
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1866.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1866.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 5.33g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 2.1g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.2g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 8.53g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 37kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Drumstick tree
Fiber 5.1g 3.2g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 30mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.36mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 45mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 50mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 461mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 42mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.086mg 0.084mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.053mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.074mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.62mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 14µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.102g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.003g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Drumstick tree
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
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.