Tamarind vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Tamarind and Guava
- Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, while Guava has more Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
- Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 250% higher.
- Guava contains 11 times less Iron than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 2.8mg of Iron, while Guava contains 0.26mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Guavas, common, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +318.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +976.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +167.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +538.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6422.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1980% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +336.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +157.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +108% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +579.7% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.272g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 2.8g | 2.55g |
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| Fats | 0.6g | 0.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 228.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 57.4g | 8.92g |
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| Carbs | 62.5g | 14.32g |
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| Magnesium | 92mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 74mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 417mg |
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| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.26mg |
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| Sugar | 38.8g | 8.92g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.23mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 40mg |
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| Sodium | 28mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 30IU | 624IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.73mg |
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| Manganese | 0.15mg |
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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 1.084mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.451mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 49µg |
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| Choline | 8.6mg | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 0.272g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.181g | 0.087g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.401g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.022mg |
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| Threonine | 0.096mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.093mg |
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| Leucine | 0.171mg |
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| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.072mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg |
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| Valine | 0.087mg |
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| Histidine | 0.022mg |
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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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.272 g)
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.