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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 RAE.
  • 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.
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +527.8%
Contains more Potassium +365.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +527.8%
Contains more Potassium +365.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +895.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +791.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Equal in Folate - 13
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 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +895.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +791.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Equal in Folate - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +486.3%
Contains more Other +629.7%
Contains more Water +180.4%
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 Protein +263.6%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +486.3%
Contains more Other +629.7%
Contains more Water +180.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +805%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +805%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.9%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 57.4g 9.06g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.77g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.14g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 10.66g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 42kcal Tamarind
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 38.8g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 5.1g 1.6g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 22mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.08mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 9mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 18mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 135mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.032mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 3.5mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
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
Folate 14µg 13µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.02g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.036g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Grapefruit
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
20%
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.