Tamarind vs. Juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tamarind and juice
- Tamarind has more iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, and copper; however, juice is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin C.
- Tamarind's daily need coverage for iron is 34% more.
- Tamarind contains 31 times more magnesium than juice. Tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, while juice contains 3mg.
- Juice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of juice is 50, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Beverages, Orange juice drink.
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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 | +2966.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1395.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2445.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +377.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2725% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +182.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +657.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +366.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1321.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +174.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1710% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +490% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.11mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.5mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 3mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.43mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0.2g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 5mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 42mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 4mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 13.41g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 15mg | 13% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 54kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.018mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 0.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 13.21g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 9.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Juice contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Juice 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.