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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+311.1%
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Iron
+976.9%
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Magnesium
+318.2%
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Phosphorus
+182.5%
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Potassium
+50.6%
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Sodium
-92.9%
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Zinc
+130%
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Copper
+167.4%
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+311.1%
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Iron
+976.9%
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Magnesium
+318.2%
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Phosphorus
+182.5%
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Potassium
+50.6%
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Sodium
-92.9%
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Zinc
+130%
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Copper
+167.4%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+538.8%
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Vitamin B2
+280%
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Vitamin B3
+78.8%
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Vitamin A
+1980%
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Vitamin E
+630%
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Vitamin C
+6422.9%
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Vitamin B5
+215.4%
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Vitamin B6
+66.7%
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Folate
+250%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
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Vitamin B1
+538.8%
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Vitamin B2
+280%
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Vitamin B3
+78.8%
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Vitamin A
+1980%
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Vitamin E
+630%
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Vitamin C
+6422.9%
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Vitamin B5
+215.4%
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Vitamin B6
+66.7%
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Folate
+250%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+336.5%
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Other
+95.7%
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Fats
+58.3%
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Water
+157.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.55
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Carbs
+336.5%
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+95.7%
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Fats
+58.3%
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Water
+157.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.55
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+108%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+579.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.272
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Monounsaturated Fat
+108%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+579.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.272
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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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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Net carbs | 57.4g | 8.92g |
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Protein | 2.8g | 2.55g |
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Fats | 0.6g | 0.95g |
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Carbs | 62.5g | 14.32g |
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Calories | 239kcal | 68kcal |
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Sugar | 38.8g | 8.92g |
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Fiber | 5.1g | 5.4g |
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Calcium | 74mg | 18mg |
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Iron | 2.8mg | 0.26mg |
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Magnesium | 92mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 113mg | 40mg |
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Potassium | 628mg | 417mg |
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Sodium | 28mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.23mg |
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Copper | 0.086mg | 0.23mg |
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Vitamin A | 30IU | 624IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 31µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.73mg |
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Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 228.3mg |
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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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Folate | 14µg | 49µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2.6µg |
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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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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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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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80%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

21%

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.