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Tamarind vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tamarind and milkshake

  • Tamarind has more iron, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B3, while milkshake has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, and calcium.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need for iron, 34% more than milkshake.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tamarind is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.2%
Contains more IronIron +2700%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +290%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

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% 0.67% 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% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.3%

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.1%
Contains more OtherOther +196.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.9%
Contains more FatsFats +405%
Contains more WaterWater +137.1%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +383.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Milkshake DV% diff.
Iron 2.8mg 0.1mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.03mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Magnesium 92mg 12mg 19%
Carbs 62.5g 17.75g 15%
Potassium 628mg 183mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.146mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1.886g 7%
Calcium 74mg 146mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Calories 239kcal 112kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.368mg 5%
Copper 0.086mg 0.051mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Fats 0.6g 3.03g 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 25µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.195mg 3%
Sodium 28mg 95mg 3%
Folate 14µg 7µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.875g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.042mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2.3µg 2%
Protein 2.8g 3.86g 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Choline 8.6mg 14.3mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 17.75g N/A
Phosphorus 113mg 115mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.05mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.113g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Milkshake
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
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.