Tamarind vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamarind and ginger different?
- Tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium, while ginger is higher in copper and vitamin B6.
- Tamarind covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 34% more than ginger.
- Tamarind contains 5 times more iron than ginger. Tamarind contains 2.8mg of iron, while ginger contains 0.6mg.
- Tamarind has a higher glycemic index (23) than ginger (10).
Tamarinds, raw and Ginger root, raw types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +362.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +232.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1612% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +347.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +234.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +251.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +151.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.025mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.6mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.226mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 17.77g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 43mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 34mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.034mg | 9% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 80kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.75mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 415mg | 6% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 1.82g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.203mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.75g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.203g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.