Tamarind vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tamarind and ladyfinger
- Tamarind has more magnesium, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, ladyfinger is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and folate.
- Ladyfinger covers your daily cholesterol needs 74% more than tamarind.
- Ladyfinger contains 8 times less magnesium than tamarind. Tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, while ladyfinger contains 12mg.
- Tamarind has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.
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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 | +666.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +455.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1040% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +680.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
10.6 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
59.7 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +61% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +278.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1416.7% |
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Carbs
~59.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.423 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1969.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2311.9% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 221mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.75µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.428mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 1.116mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 12mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 167µg | 18% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 10.6g | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1g | 16% |
| Folate | 14µg | 77µg | 16% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 113mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 3.022g | 13% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 9.1g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.284mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 3.58mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 3.745g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1.14mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 173mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 1.423g | 9% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 363kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 147mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.122mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.095mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 2.104mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 59.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 58.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.516mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.511mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.579mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.036g | N/A |
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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