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Tamarind vs. Mulberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamarind and Mulberry

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Mulberry is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
  • Mulberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% more.
  • Tamarind contains 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Mulberry. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, while Mulberry contains 0.029mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Mulberries, raw.

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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 13% 12% 17% 69% 20% 3.3% 16% 1.3% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +411.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.7%
Contains more IronIron +51.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 1.8% 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 121% 1.5% 17% 0% 7.3% 23% 12% 0% 12% 0% 20% 4.5% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1375.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +940%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +770%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +178.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +43%
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.4%
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +537.8%
Contains more OtherOther +291.3%
Contains more WaterWater +179.2%

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
10% 15% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.207 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +341.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Mulberry Opinion
Calories 239kcal 43kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.44g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.39g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 36.4mg Mulberry
Net carbs 57.4g 8.1g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 9.8g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 18mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 39mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 194mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 1.85mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 8.1g Mulberry
Fiber 5.1g 1.7g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.06mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.12mg Mulberry
Phosphorus 113mg 38mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 10mg Mulberry
Vitamin A 30IU 25IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.87mg Mulberry
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.029mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.101mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.62mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 7.8µg Mulberry
Folate 14µg 6µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg 12.3mg Mulberry
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.027g Mulberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.041g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.207g Mulberry
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Mulberry
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
17%
Mulberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
16%
Mulberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mulberry
Mulberry contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mulberry
Mulberry is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.