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Tamarind vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tamarind and Gratin

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Gratin is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 30% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin contains 5 times less Magnesium than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 92mg of Magnesium, while Gratin contains 20mg.
  • Tamarind has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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 Iron +337.5%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Calcium +60.8%
Contains more Zinc +590%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains more Selenium +107.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +337.5%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Calcium +60.8%
Contains more Zinc +590%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains more Selenium +107.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +568.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.2%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +780%
Contains more Vitamin C +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.6%
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +568.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.2%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +780%
Contains more Vitamin C +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +454.6%
Contains more Other +29.8%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Fats +1165%
Contains more Water +135.7%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Carbs +454.6%
Contains more Other +29.8%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Fats +1165%
Contains more Water +135.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1087.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +367.8%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1087.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +367.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 9.47g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.6g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 62.5g 11.27g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 132kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Gratin
Fiber 5.1g 1.8g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 2.8mg 0.64mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 20mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 113mg
Potassium 628mg 396mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 433mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.086mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 1.3µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 30IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.064mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.116mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.993mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 14µg 11µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.139mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.014mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 4.733g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.461g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.