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Tamarind vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamarind and lasagne different?

  • Tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, and potassium; however, lasagne is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tamarind is 30% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 5 times more magnesium than lasagne. While tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, lasagne contains only 20mg.
  • Tamarind has less saturated fat.

Tamarinds, raw and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.4%
Contains more IronIron +294.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +770%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1123.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

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% 0.67% 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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +511.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +169.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +306.9%
Contains more OtherOther +72%
Contains more ProteinProtein +160%
Contains more FatsFats +720%
Contains more WaterWater +125.7%

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +871.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +633.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Lasagne DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.07mg 30%
Selenium 1.3µg 15.9µg 27%
Iron 2.8mg 0.71mg 26%
Magnesium 92mg 20mg 17%
Carbs 62.5g 15.36g 16%
Sodium 28mg 373mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Fiber 5.1g 1.7g 14%
Potassium 628mg 196mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.272g 2.348g 9%
Protein 2.8g 7.28g 9%
Manganese 0.193mg 8%
Fats 0.6g 4.92g 7%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.87mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.074mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Calories 239kcal 135kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.85mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.122mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 7µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 1.758g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.323mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 41µg 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.528mg 3%
Folate 14µg 24µg 3%
Choline 8.6mg 23.2mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.433g 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Calcium 74mg 88mg 1%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 2.5mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 38.8g 3.11g N/A
Copper 0.086mg 0.09mg 0%
Phosphorus 113mg 115mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Lasagne
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
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.69g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.