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Tamarind vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamarind and Maraschino cherry

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, however, Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 36% more than Maraschino cherry.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained.

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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 2.9% 16% 1.9% 16% 48% 7.1% 1.3% 0.52% 1.6% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2890.5%
Contains more IronIron +551.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3666.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%

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 0% 2.7% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0.08% 3.2% 1.2% 0% 3.8% 0% 2.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +86.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
~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
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1172.7%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.9%
Contains more OtherOther +718.2%
Contains more WaterWater +82.4%

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
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +269.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.055g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 239kcal 165kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.22g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.21g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Tamarind
Net carbs 57.4g 38.77g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 41.97g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 4mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 54mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 21mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.43mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Fiber 5.1g 3.2g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.1mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 113mg 3mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 4mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 30IU 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 1.3µg 0.2µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.004mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.054mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.005mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.5µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 0µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg 4.3mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.039g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.049g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.055g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Maraschino cherry
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
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.029999999999994g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/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.