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Tamarind vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamarind and gooseberries different?

  • Tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, gooseberries are richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tamarind is 32% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 9 times more magnesium than gooseberries. While tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, gooseberries contain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 7.5% 17% 12% 23% 3.3% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 92% 5% 7.4% 0% 10% 6.9% 5.6% 17% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 +650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
9% 13% 78%
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.
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.04mg 32%
Iron 2.8mg 0.31mg 31%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 27.7mg 27%
Magnesium 92mg 10mg 20%
Carbs 62.5g 10.18g 17%
Potassium 628mg 198mg 13%
Phosphorus 113mg 27mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.3mg 10%
Calories 239kcal 44kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.03mg 9%
Manganese 0.144mg 6%
Calcium 74mg 25mg 5%
Protein 2.8g 0.88g 4%
Fiber 5.1g 4.3g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.286mg 3%
Folate 14µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.317g 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.37mg 2%
Copper 0.086mg 0.07mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 15µg 1%
Sodium 28mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.08mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.038g 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.58g 0%
Net carbs 57.4g 5.88g N/A
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Zinc 0.1mg 0.12mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.051g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Gooseberry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Tamarind
13%
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.