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Tamarind vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamarind and fast food different?

  • Tamarind is higher in magnesium and fiber; however, fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 3 times more magnesium than fast food. While tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, fast food contains only 27mg.
  • Tamarind has less sodium.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index (23) than fast food (66).

Tamarinds, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1461.5%
~equal in Iron ~3.06mg

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +300%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.4%
Contains more OtherOther +77.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +490%
Contains more FatsFats +1901.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2571.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2747.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Selenium 1.3µg 20.3µg 35%
Protein 2.8g 16.52g 27%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 5.617mg 23%
Zinc 0.1mg 2.52mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.272g 4.493g 19%
Fats 0.6g 12.01g 18%
Folate 14µg 80µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.363mg 16%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Magnesium 92mg 27mg 15%
Fiber 5.1g 1.7g 14%
Sodium 28mg 331mg 13%
Potassium 628mg 197mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 4.835g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 1.68g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.212mg 11%
Carbs 62.5g 31.5g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.317mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.53mg 8%
Choline 8.6mg 34.4mg 5%
Copper 0.086mg 0.121mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Calories 239kcal 297kcal 3%
Phosphorus 113mg 134mg 3%
Iron 2.8mg 3.06mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 9µg 1%
Calcium 74mg 62mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 38.8g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.