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Tamarind vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamarind and Mandarin orange

  • Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Iron needs 33% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mandarin orange has 8 times less Magnesium than Tamarind. Tamarind has 92mg of Magnesium, while Mandarin orange has 12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +278.3%
Contains more IronIron +1766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +465%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
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.
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 89% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +662.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2170%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +245.7%
Contains more FatsFats +93.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +368.5%
Contains more OtherOther +629.7%
Contains more WaterWater +171.2%

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% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +201.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Mandarin orange
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 Mandarin orange Opinion
Calories 239kcal 53kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.81g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.31g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Net carbs 57.4g 11.54g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 13.34g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 12mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 37mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 166mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.15mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 10.58g Mandarin orange
Fiber 5.1g 1.8g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.042mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 20mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 30IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 2µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.058mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.036mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.376mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Choline 8.6mg 10.2mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.06g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.065g Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.002mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.139mg 0.032mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.002mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Mandarin orange
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
16%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
7%
Mandarin orange

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 - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.