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Tamarind vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamarind and Grapefruit

  • Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tamarind is 34% higher.
  • Grapefruit has 10 times less Magnesium than Tamarind. Tamarind has 92mg of Magnesium, while Grapefruit has 9mg.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +922.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +365.2%
Contains more IronIron +3400%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +527.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 1.8% 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 104% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +895.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +791.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3733.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~13µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.6%
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +486.3%
Contains more OtherOther +629.7%
Contains more WaterWater +180.4%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +805%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Grapefruit Opinion
Calories 239kcal 42kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.77g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.14g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 57.4g 9.06g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 10.66g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 9mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 22mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 135mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.08mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 5.1g 1.6g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.032mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 18mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 30IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 2µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.043mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.031mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.204mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.053mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 13µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg 7.7mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.02g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.036g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.008mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.139mg 0.019mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.007mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Grapefruit
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
18%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
5%
Grapefruit

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 - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.251g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.