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Tamarind vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamarind and English muffin

  • Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, and Fiber, while English muffin has more Vitamin B5, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Iron is 24% higher.
  • English muffin contains 5 times less Potassium than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 628mg of Potassium, while English muffin contains 131mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tamarind is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +214.6%
Contains more Magnesium +338.1%
Contains more Potassium +379.4%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +214.6%
Contains more Magnesium +338.1%
Contains more Potassium +379.4%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +50%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.9%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.9%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +175%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +34.1%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +175%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +34.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1405.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.259
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1405.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.259

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 43.3g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 0.6g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 62.5g 46g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 235kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g English muffin
Fiber 5.1g 2.7g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 52mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.89mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 21mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 628mg 131mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 464mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.086mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.181mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.566mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.043mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.139mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.014mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin 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 minerals?
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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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.