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Tamarind vs. Feijoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamarind and Feijoa?

  • Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Copper, yet Feijoa is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 35% higher.
  • Tamarind has 20 times more Iron than Feijoa. Tamarind has 2.8mg of Iron, while Feijoa has 0.14mg.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Feijoa, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Feijoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 15% 5.3% 12% 1.6% 8.1% 0.39% 11% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +922.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +335.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.1%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +494.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%

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% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Feijoa
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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 110% 0.36% 3.2% 0% 1.5% 4.2% 5.5% 14% 15% 0% 8.8% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +556.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.067mg
~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
Feijoa
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15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +294.4%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +310.9%
Contains more OtherOther +610.5%
Contains more WaterWater +165.2%

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
Feijoa
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35% 19% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.136 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +223.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Feijoa
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 Feijoa Opinion
Calories 239kcal 61kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.71g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.42g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 32.9mg Feijoa
Net carbs 57.4g 8.81g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 15.21g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 9mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 17mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 172mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.14mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 8.2g Feijoa
Fiber 5.1g 6.4g Feijoa
Copper 0.086mg 0.036mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.06mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 19mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 3mg Feijoa
Vitamin A 30IU 6IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.16mg Feijoa
Manganese 0.084mg Feijoa
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.006mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.295mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.233mg Feijoa
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.067mg Feijoa
Vitamin K 2.8µg 3.5µg Feijoa
Folate 14µg 23µg Feijoa
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.104g Feijoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.056g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.136g Feijoa
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.007mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.019mg Feijoa
Isoleucine 0.019mg Feijoa
Leucine 0.028mg Feijoa
Lysine 0.139mg 0.038mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.007mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Feijoa
Valine 0.019mg Feijoa
Histidine 0.009mg Feijoa
Fructose 2.95g Feijoa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Feijoa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g Feijoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Feijoa
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
14%
Feijoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
7%
Feijoa

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 - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feijoa
Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feijoa
Feijoa is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.