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Tamarind vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamarind and mixed nuts different?

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, selenium, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 than tamarind.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 91% higher.
  • Tamarind has less saturated fat.

Tamarinds, raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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.
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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +148.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +954.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3260%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2507.7%
~equal in Potassium ~632mg
~equal in Iron ~2.61mg

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7720%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +697.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +492.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +504.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1409.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +615.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8891.7%
~equal in Other ~2.88g

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15639.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24666.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 14.612g 97%
Copper 0.086mg 0.907mg 91%
Manganese 2.04mg 89%
Fats 0.6g 53.95g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 28.488g 71%
Selenium 1.3µg 33.9µg 59%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 7.82mg 51%
Phosphorus 113mg 456mg 49%
Saturated fat 0.272g 8.711g 38%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 7.709mg 36%
Protein 2.8g 20.04g 34%
Magnesium 92mg 229mg 33%
Zinc 0.1mg 3.36mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.352mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 1.14mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.189mg 20%
Calories 239kcal 607kcal 18%
Folate 14µg 83µg 17%
Carbs 62.5g 21.05g 14%
Fiber 5.1g 7g 8%
Choline 8.6mg 52mg 8%
Calcium 74mg 117mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.196mg 3%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.5mg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Iron 2.8mg 2.61mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.7µg 2%
Sodium 28mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 14.05g N/A
Potassium 628mg 632mg 0%
Sugar 38.8g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.439g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.