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Tamarind vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tamarind and hummus

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, hummus is richer in copper, folate, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Hummus covers your daily copper needs 49% more than tamarind.
  • Hummus has 3 times less vitamin B3 than tamarind. Tamarind has 1.938mg of vitamin B3, while hummus has 0.582mg.
  • Tamarind contains less sodium.
  • Tamarind has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Hummus, commercial.

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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%
Hummus
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.4%
Contains more IronIron +14.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +512.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1730%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Hummus
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203%
Contains more FolateFolate +492.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.132mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Hummus
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +337.4%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1500%
Contains more WaterWater +112.1%

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
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2131.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6023.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.086mg 0.527mg 49%
Manganese 0.773mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 3.613g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.18mg 21%
Folate 14µg 83µg 17%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.83mg 16%
Carbs 62.5g 14.29g 16%
Sodium 28mg 379mg 15%
Fats 0.6g 9.6g 14%
Potassium 628mg 228mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 4.039g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.2mg 10%
Protein 2.8g 7.9g 10%
Phosphorus 113mg 176mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.582mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.064mg 7%
Magnesium 92mg 71mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1.437g 5%
Iron 2.8mg 2.44mg 5%
Calories 239kcal 166kcal 4%
Fiber 5.1g 6g 4%
Calcium 74mg 38mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Selenium 1.3µg 2.6µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.132mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Hummus
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
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.165g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.