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Tamarind vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamarind and miso

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, potassium, and magnesium; however, miso has more copper, zinc, vitamin K, choline, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for miso is 161% higher.
  • Miso has 4 times less vitamin B1 than tamarind. Tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while miso has 0.098mg.
  • Tamarind is lower in sodium.
  • Miso has a higher glycemic index than tamarind.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Miso.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 17% 19% 93% 140% 70% 68% 486% 112% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199%
Contains more IronIron +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +388.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2460%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +438.5%

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%
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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% 1.3% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +946.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +739.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +356.8%
Contains more FatsFats +901.7%
Contains more WaterWater +37%
Contains more OtherOther +374.4%

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
Miso
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20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +517.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4788.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Miso DV% diff.
Sodium 28mg 3728mg 161%
Copper 0.086mg 0.42mg 37%
Manganese 0.859mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.098mg 28%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 29.3µg 22%
Zinc 0.1mg 2.56mg 22%
Protein 2.8g 12.79g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 2.884g 19%
Choline 8.6mg 72.2mg 12%
Carbs 62.5g 25.37g 12%
Potassium 628mg 210mg 12%
Selenium 1.3µg 7µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.199mg 10%
Magnesium 92mg 48mg 10%
Fats 0.6g 6.01g 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Phosphorus 113mg 159mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.906mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.233mg 6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.337mg 4%
Iron 2.8mg 2.49mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1.025g 3%
Calories 239kcal 198kcal 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 1.118g 2%
Calcium 74mg 57mg 2%
Folate 14µg 19µg 1%
Fiber 5.1g 5.4g 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 6.2g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Miso
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
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 3700mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.753g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso 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.

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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.