Tamarind vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tamarind and mashed potato
- Mashed potato contains less vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B2, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and calcium than tamarind.
- Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 34% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 10 times less vitamin B2 than tamarind. Tamarind contains 0.152mg of vitamin B2, while mashed potato contains 0.015mg.
- The amount of sodium in tamarind is lower.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of mashed potato is 87.
The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed.
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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 | +513.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +803.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +2753.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +913.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +110.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.8% |
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:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +326.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +370% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +153.6% |
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
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +297.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2174.6% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.015mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.31mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 15mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 14.65g | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 306mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.015mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 286mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 1.342g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 59mg | 8% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 89kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.035mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 1.08mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 5.9µg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 2.82g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.8g | 1.65g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 13.4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.577g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.305g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.