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Tamarind vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamarind and Gooseberry different?

  • Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Gooseberry is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 32% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 9 times more Magnesium than Gooseberry. While Tamarind contains 92mg of Magnesium, Gooseberry contains only 10mg.

Tamarinds, raw and Gooseberries, raw are the varieties 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 Calcium +196%
Contains more Iron +803.2%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +217.2%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +20%
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 8% 12% 8% 12% 18% 1% 4% 24% 19% 4%
Contains more Calcium +196%
Contains more Iron +803.2%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +217.2%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +20%

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 B1 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +270%
Contains more Vitamin C +691.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
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 18% 8% 0% 93% 10% 7% 6% 18% 19% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +270%
Contains more Vitamin C +691.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +218.2%
Contains more Carbs +513.9%
Contains more Other +451%
Contains more Water +179.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.58
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +218.2%
Contains more Carbs +513.9%
Contains more Other +451%
Contains more Water +179.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.3%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
9% 13% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.317 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Gooseberry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Gooseberry Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 5.88g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.88g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.58g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 10.18g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 44kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Gooseberry
Fiber 5.1g 4.3g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 25mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.31mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 10mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 27mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 198mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Gooseberry
Zinc 0.1mg 0.12mg Gooseberry
Copper 0.086mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.144mg Gooseberry
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 290IU Gooseberry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 15µg Gooseberry
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.37mg Gooseberry
Vitamin C 3.5mg 27.7mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.04mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.3mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.286mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.08mg Gooseberry
Folate 14µg 6µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.038g Gooseberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.051g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.317g Gooseberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind Gooseberry
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
15%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry 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.

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.