Tamarind vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamarind and marinara sauce different?
- Tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and potassium, while marinara sauce is higher in vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
- Tamarind covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 34% more than marinara sauce.
- Tamarind contains 5 times more magnesium than marinara sauce. Tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, while marinara sauce contains 18mg.
Tamarinds, raw and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +411.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +174.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +259% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +232.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
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 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +396.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.3% |
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +675.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +178.3% |
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +761% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.024mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.78mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 8.06g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 18mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.8g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 3.917mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 34mg | 11% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 51kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 13.9µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 319mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.173mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.061mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 74mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.508g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 1.41g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 13.7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 1.48g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 28mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 14µg | 13µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.377g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.