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Tamarind vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tamarind and Glutinous rice?

  • Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, yet Glutinous rice is higher in Selenium.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 34% more.
  • Tamarind has 63 times more Potassium than Glutinous rice. While Tamarind has 628mg of Potassium, Glutinous rice has only 10mg.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked types 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 Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +1740%
Contains more Phosphorus +1312.5%
Contains more Potassium +6180%
Contains more Copper +75.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Selenium +330.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 4% 4% 1% 1% 12% 17% 35% 31%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +1740%
Contains more Phosphorus +1312.5%
Contains more Potassium +6180%
Contains more Copper +75.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Selenium +330.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1069.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 6% 13% 6% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1069.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +215.8%
Contains more Carbs +196.3%
Contains more Other +3757.1%
Contains more Water +144%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +215.8%
Contains more Carbs +196.3%
Contains more Other +3757.1%
Contains more Water +144%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Glutinous rice
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 Glutinous rice Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 20.09g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 2.02g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.19g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 21.09g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 97kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 0.05g Glutinous rice
Fiber 5.1g 1g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 2mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.14mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 5mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 8mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 10mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 5mg Glutinous rice
Zinc 0.1mg 0.41mg Glutinous rice
Copper 0.086mg 0.049mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.262mg Glutinous rice
Selenium 1.3µg 5.6µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.04mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.013mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.29mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.215mg Glutinous rice
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.026mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 1µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.023mg Glutinous rice
Threonine 0.072mg Glutinous rice
Isoleucine 0.087mg Glutinous rice
Leucine 0.167mg Glutinous rice
Lysine 0.139mg 0.073mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.047mg Glutinous rice
Phenylalanine 0.108mg Glutinous rice
Valine 0.123mg Glutinous rice
Histidine 0.047mg Glutinous rice
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.039g Glutinous rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.07g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.069g Glutinous rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Glutinous rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tamarind
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
11%
Glutinous rice

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 - 75)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.