Tamarind vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tamarind and fruit salad
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, fruit salad is higher in vitamin A.
- Tamarind covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 35% more than fruit salad.
- Fruit salad contains 12 times less magnesium than tamarind. Tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, while fruit salad contains 8mg.
- The glycemic index of fruit salad is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +572.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +441.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1020% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +707.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3790.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +985.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +444.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +169.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +449% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +378.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +938.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +174.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3520% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +436.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.011mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.25mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 8mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1g | 16% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 13.05g | 16% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 116mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 14mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.014mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.356mg | 10% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 50kcal | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.151mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 74mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 0.51g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Folate | 14µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.004g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.03g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 3.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 12.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.268g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)