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Tamarind vs. Honeydew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamarind and Honeydew?

  • Tamarind is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Honeydew is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Iron is 33% higher.
  • Tamarind has 13 times more Vitamin B2 than Honeydew. Tamarind has 0.152mg of Vitamin B2, while Honeydew has 0.012mg.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Melons, honeydew, raw types in this comparison.

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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 7.1% 1.8% 20% 6.4% 8% 2.5% 4.7% 2.3% 3.5% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +820%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.4%
Contains more IronIron +1547.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +927.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.09mg

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 60% 3% 0.4% 0% 9.5% 2.8% 7.8% 9.3% 20% 0% 7.3% 14% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1026.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.155mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.9µg

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
9% 90%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 89.82 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +418.5%
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +587.6%
Contains more OtherOther +558.5%
Contains more WaterWater +186.1%

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
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5933.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.059g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Honeydew
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 Honeydew Opinion
Calories 239kcal 36kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.54g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.14g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 18mg Honeydew
Net carbs 57.4g 8.29g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 9.09g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 10mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 6mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 228mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.17mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 8.12g Honeydew
Fiber 5.1g 0.8g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.024mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.09mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 11mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 18mg Honeydew
Vitamin A 30IU 50IU Honeydew
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Honeydew
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.027mg Honeydew
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.038mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.012mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.418mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.155mg Honeydew
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.088mg Honeydew
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.9µg Honeydew
Folate 14µg 19µg Honeydew
Choline 8.6mg 7.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.038g Honeydew
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.003g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.059g
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.005mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.013mg Honeydew
Isoleucine 0.013mg Honeydew
Leucine 0.016mg Honeydew
Lysine 0.139mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.005mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Honeydew
Valine 0.018mg Honeydew
Histidine 0.005mg Honeydew
Fructose 2.96g Honeydew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Honeydew
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
11%
Honeydew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
6%
Honeydew

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 - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Honeydew
Honeydew is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honeydew
Honeydew contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honeydew
Honeydew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is cheaper?
Honeydew
Honeydew is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Honeydew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169911/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.