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Tamarind vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamarind and gouda cheese

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1 and iron; however, gouda cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for gouda cheese is 87% higher.
  • Gouda cheese has 14 times less vitamin B1 than tamarind. Tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while gouda cheese has 0.03mg.
  • Tamarind is lower in sodium.
  • Tamarind has a higher glycemic index than gouda cheese.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Cheese, gouda.

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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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +217.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +419%
Contains more IronIron +1066.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +845.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +383.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1015.4%

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 0% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2976.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.1%

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
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2715.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +790.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4473.3%
Contains more WaterWater +32%
Contains more OtherOther +45.9%

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
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4180.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1013.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.272g 17.614g 79%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Calcium 74mg 700mg 63%
Phosphorus 113mg 546mg 62%
Protein 2.8g 24.94g 44%
Fats 0.6g 27.44g 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Zinc 0.1mg 3.9mg 35%
Sodium 28mg 819mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.03mg 33%
Iron 2.8mg 0.24mg 32%
Selenium 1.3µg 14.5µg 24%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Carbs 62.5g 2.22g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 7.747g 19%
Vitamin A 2µg 165µg 18%
Magnesium 92mg 29mg 15%
Potassium 628mg 121mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.334mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.063mg 12%
Calories 239kcal 356kcal 6%
Copper 0.086mg 0.036mg 6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.34mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.657g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Folate 14µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.08mg 1%
Choline 8.6mg 15.4mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 2.22g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Gouda cheese
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
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.342g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.