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Tamarind vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamarind and Jackfruit?

  • Tamarind is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Jackfruit is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Iron is 32% higher.
  • Tamarind has 5 times more Phosphorus than Jackfruit. Tamarind has 113mg of Phosphorus, while Jackfruit has 21mg.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Jackfruit, 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 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +217.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more IronIron +1117.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +438.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +30%
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.
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 46% 6.6% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +307.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +398.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.8%
Contains more OtherOther +190.3%
Contains more WaterWater +133.9%
~equal in Fats ~0.64g

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
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Jackfruit
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 Jackfruit Opinion
Calories 239kcal 95kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.72g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.64g Jackfruit
Vitamin C 3.5mg 13.7mg Jackfruit
Net carbs 57.4g 21.75g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 23.25g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 29mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 24mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 448mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.23mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 19.08g Jackfruit
Fiber 5.1g 1.5g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.076mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.13mg Jackfruit
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Phosphorus 113mg 21mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 2mg Jackfruit
Vitamin A 30IU 110IU Jackfruit
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg Jackfruit
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.34mg Jackfruit
Manganese 0.043mg Jackfruit
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.105mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.055mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.92mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.235mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.329mg Jackfruit
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 24µg Jackfruit
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.195g Jackfruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.155g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.094g Jackfruit
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Threonine 0.086mg Jackfruit
Isoleucine 0.069mg Jackfruit
Leucine 0.103mg Jackfruit
Lysine 0.139mg 0.069mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Jackfruit
Valine 0.086mg Jackfruit
Histidine 0.034mg Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Jackfruit
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
17%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
12%
Jackfruit

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 - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit 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 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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.