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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +820% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +196% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +803.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +318.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +970% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +546% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +691.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.58 g
Carbs:
10.18 g
Water:
87.87 g
Other:
0.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +218.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +513.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +451% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +179.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.317 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +254.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 44kcal |
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| Protein | 2.8g | 0.88g |
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| Fats | 0.6g | 0.58g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 27.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 57.4g | 5.88g |
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| Carbs | 62.5g | 10.18g |
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| Magnesium | 92mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 74mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 198mg |
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| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.31mg |
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| Sugar | 38.8g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 4.3g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 28mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 30IU | 290IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.37mg |
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| Manganese | 0.144mg |
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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 0.038g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.181g | 0.051g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.317g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.018mg |
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| Lysine | 0.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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.