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Tamarind vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamarind and Durian

  • Tamarind has more Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Durian has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tamarind is 30% higher.
  • Durian has 12 times less Calcium than Tamarind. Tamarind has 74mg of Calcium, while Durian has 6mg.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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
6
:
4
Durian
Durian
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +551.2%
Contains more Magnesium +206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.7%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Copper +140.7%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Durian
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 22% 17% 39% 1% 8% 69% 43% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +551.2%
Contains more Magnesium +206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.7%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Copper +140.7%

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
:
6
Durian
Durian
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +462.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
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%
Durian
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 66% 94% 47% 21% 14% 73% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +462.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more Folate +157.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
3
:
2
Durian
Durian
Contains more Protein +90.5%
Contains more Carbs +130.7%
Contains more Other +141.1%
Contains more Fats +788.3%
Contains more Water +107%
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
Durian
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +90.5%
Contains more Carbs +130.7%
Contains more Other +141.1%
Contains more Fats +788.3%
Contains more Water +107%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Durian Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 23.29g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.47g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 5.33g Durian
Carbs 62.5g 27.09g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 147kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Durian
Fiber 5.1g 3.8g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 6mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.43mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 30mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 39mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 436mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 2mg Durian
Zinc 0.1mg 0.28mg Durian
Copper 0.086mg 0.207mg Durian
Manganese 0.325mg Durian
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 44IU Durian
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 19.7mg Durian
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.374mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.2mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.074mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.23mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.316mg Durian
Folate 14µg 36µg Durian
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Durian
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind

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Tamarind Durian
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
28%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.