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Tamarind vs. Kiwi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamarind and Kiwi

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Kiwi is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E.
  • Kiwi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 99% more than Tamarind.
  • Kiwi has 16 times less Vitamin B1 than Tamarind. Tamarind has 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, while Kiwi has 0.027mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Kiwifruit, green, 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" 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%
Kiwi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 10% 28% 12% 43% 3.8% 15% 0.39% 13% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +441.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.3%
Contains more IronIron +803.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%

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%
Kiwi
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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 309% 5.2% 29% 0% 6.8% 5.8% 6.4% 11% 15% 0% 101% 19% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +508%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +468.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2548.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +190%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1339.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~7.8mg

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
Kiwi
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +326.3%
Contains more OtherOther +342.6%
Contains more WaterWater +164.6%

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
Kiwi
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8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.287 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +285.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Kiwi
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 Kiwi Opinion
Calories 239kcal 61kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.14g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.52g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 92.7mg Kiwi
Net carbs 57.4g 11.66g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 14.66g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 17mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 34mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 312mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.31mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 8.99g Kiwi
Fiber 5.1g 3g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.13mg Kiwi
Zinc 0.1mg 0.14mg Kiwi
Phosphorus 113mg 34mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 3mg Kiwi
Vitamin A 30IU 87IU Kiwi
Vitamin A 2µg 4µg Kiwi
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.46mg Kiwi
Manganese 0.098mg Kiwi
Selenium 1.3µg 0.2µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.027mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.025mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.341mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.183mg Kiwi
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.063mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 40.3µg Kiwi
Folate 14µg 25µg Kiwi
Choline 8.6mg 7.8mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.029g Kiwi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.047g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.287g Kiwi
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.015mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.047mg Kiwi
Isoleucine 0.051mg Kiwi
Leucine 0.066mg Kiwi
Lysine 0.139mg 0.061mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.024mg Kiwi
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Kiwi
Valine 0.057mg Kiwi
Histidine 0.027mg Kiwi
Fructose 4.35g Kiwi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Kiwi
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
39%
Kiwi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
14%
Kiwi

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 - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kiwi
Kiwi 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. Kiwi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/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.