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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 for tamarind is 30% higher.
  • Durian has 12 times less calcium than tamarind. Tamarind has 74mg of calcium, while durian has 6mg.
  • Durian has a higher glycemic index than tamarind.

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.
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%
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +206.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44%
Contains more IronIron +551.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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%
Durian
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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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +462.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Durian
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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 ProteinProtein +90.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.7%
Contains more OtherOther +141.1%
Contains more FatsFats +788.3%
Contains more WaterWater +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 DV% diff.
Iron 2.8mg 0.43mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.316mg 19%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 19.7mg 18%
Magnesium 92mg 30mg 15%
Manganese 0.325mg 14%
Copper 0.086mg 0.207mg 13%
Carbs 62.5g 27.09g 12%
Phosphorus 113mg 39mg 11%
Fats 0.6g 5.33g 7%
Calcium 74mg 6mg 7%
Potassium 628mg 436mg 6%
Folate 14µg 36µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.074mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.374mg 5%
Calories 239kcal 147kcal 5%
Fiber 5.1g 3.8g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.2mg 4%
Protein 2.8g 1.47g 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.23mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 28mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 23.29g N/A
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Durian
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
26%
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.