Tamarind vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tamarind and meatball
- Tamarind has more magnesium and potassium; however, meatball has more copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, zinc, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for copper for meatball is 69% higher.
- Meatball has 5 times less magnesium than tamarind. Tamarind has 92mg of magnesium, while meatball has 18mg.
- Tamarind is lower in sodium.
- Tamarind has a higher glycemic index than meatball.
Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 | +196% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +248.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +720.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +204.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +249.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +203% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +457.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +927.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +681.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +650% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1108.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7808.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.706mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.938mg | 43% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 21g | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 344mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 4.666g | 31% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 550mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 8g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 18mg | 18% |
| Folate | 14µg | 78µg | 16% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 88.4mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1.8mg | 15% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 9g | 13% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 180mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1.73mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 2.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.425g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 2.188g | 5% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 25mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 2.5mg | 4% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 197kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 4.6g | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.153g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.