Tamarind vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamarind and millet flour different?
- Tamarind is higher in potassium; however, millet flour is richer in selenium, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, iron, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for millet flour is 57% higher.
- Tamarind contains 3 times more potassium than millet flour. While tamarind contains 628mg of potassium, millet flour contains only 224mg.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index (23) than millet flour (70).
Tamarinds, raw and Millet flour are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +428.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +180.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +522.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2530% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2415.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +108.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +210.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +786% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +262.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +283.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +608.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.2% |
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
0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +410.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4337.3% |
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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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 32.7µg | 57% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.535mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1.002mg | 44% | |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 6.02mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 285mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.372mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 2.63mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 1.267mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 2.618g | 17% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 10.75g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 3.94mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 224mg | 12% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 382kcal | 7% |
| Folate | 14µg | 42µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.073mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 4.25g | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 3.5g | 6% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 119mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 75.12g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.8µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.924g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.536g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.413mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 71.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g | N/A |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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