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Tamarind vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tamarind and eggplant

  • Eggplant contains less vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B3, and calcium than tamarind.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 32% higher.
  • Eggplant contains 12 times less iron than tamarind. Tamarind contains 2.8mg of iron, while eggplant contains 0.23mg.
  • The amount of sugar in eggplant is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Eggplant, 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.
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 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +557.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +722.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.2%
Contains more IronIron +1117.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.081mg

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 7.3% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.7%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +962.9%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%
Contains more WaterWater +193.9%

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
27% 13% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1031.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Eggplant
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 Eggplant DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.039mg 32%
Iron 2.8mg 0.23mg 32%
Magnesium 92mg 14mg 19%
Carbs 62.5g 5.88g 19%
Phosphorus 113mg 24mg 13%
Potassium 628mg 229mg 12%
Calories 239kcal 25kcal 11%
Manganese 0.232mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.037mg 9%
Fiber 5.1g 3g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.649mg 8%
Calcium 74mg 9mg 7%
Protein 2.8g 0.98g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.281mg 3%
Folate 14µg 22µg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.3µg 2%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 3.5µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.034g 1%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 2.2mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.084mg 1%
Copper 0.086mg 0.081mg 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.16mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.18g 1%
Sodium 28mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 2.88g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Choline 8.6mg 6.9mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.016g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.076g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Eggplant
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
8%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
12%
Eggplant

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 - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.238g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.