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Tamarind vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tamarind and Fruit salad

  • Fruit salad has less Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • 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.

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.
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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
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.
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%
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 11% 36% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 +1900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3.3mg
~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
13% 86%
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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
20% 25% 55%
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.
Tamarind Fruit salad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Fruit salad Opinion
Calories 239kcal 50kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.51g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.03g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 3.3mg Tamarind
Net carbs 57.4g 12.05g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 13.05g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 8mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 11mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 116mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.25mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Fruit salad
Fiber 5.1g 1g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.14mg Fruit salad
Phosphorus 113mg 14mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 5mg Fruit salad
Vitamin A 30IU 600IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A 2µg 30µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.151mg Fruit salad
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.011mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.356mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.053mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.027mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 3µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.004g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.005g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.011g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Fruit salad
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
5%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
8%
Fruit salad

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 - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.268g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.