Tamarind vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tamarind and fruitcake
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, fruitcake is richer in vitamin E.
- Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 32% more.
- Tamarind contains 6 times more magnesium than fruitcake. Tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, while fruitcake contains 16mg.
- Tamarind contains less saturated fat.
- Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 | +475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +124.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +310.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +756% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1416.7% |
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Protein
~2.9g
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Carbs
~61.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2220.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5532.2% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.05mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 3.323g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 16mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 9.1g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 52mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 2.07mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.791mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 3.7g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.048g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 324kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 101mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.226mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 2.9g | 0% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 61.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 8.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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