Tamarind vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamarind and mustard different?
- Tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while mustard is higher in selenium.
- Mustard covers your daily need for selenium, 59% more than tamarind.
- Tamarind contains 4 times more potassium than mustard. Tamarind contains 628mg of potassium, while mustard contains 152mg.
- Tamarind is lower in sodium.
Tamarinds, raw and Mustard, prepared, yellow types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +313.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +540% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2476.9% |
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 | +1066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +160.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +972% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +456.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +166.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1105.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1211.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 33.5µg | 59% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1104mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.177mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 5.83g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 1.61mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 152mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 48mg | 10% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 60kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.565mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.774g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 2.182g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 4g | 4% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 3.34g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 22.4mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 3.74g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.254mg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 108mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.214g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 1076mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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