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Tamarind vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamarind and Kumquat

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, while Kumquat has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 45% higher.
  • Kumquat contains 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, while Kumquat contains 0.037mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Kumquat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Kumquats, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.6%
Contains more IronIron +225.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +494.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%

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%
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 146% 17% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1056.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1154.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.4mg

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% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +293.1%
Contains more OtherOther +429.4%
Contains more FatsFats +43.3%
Contains more WaterWater +157.5%

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
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Kumquat
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 Kumquat Opinion
Calories 239kcal 71kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.88g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.86g Kumquat
Vitamin C 3.5mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Net carbs 57.4g 9.4g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 15.9g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 20mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 62mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 186mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.86mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 9.36g Kumquat
Fiber 5.1g 6.5g Kumquat
Copper 0.086mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 113mg 19mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 10mg Kumquat
Vitamin A 30IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A 2µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 1.3µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.037mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.09mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.429mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.036mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 17µg Kumquat
Choline 8.6mg 8.4mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.103g Kumquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.154g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.171g Kumquat
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Kumquat
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
19%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
14%
Kumquat

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 - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat 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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.