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Tamarind vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamarind and Nectarine

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B3 in Tamarind is higher than in Nectarine.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 33% more than Nectarine.
  • Tamarind contains 12 times more Calcium than Nectarine. While Tamarind contains 74mg of Calcium, Nectarine contains only 6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Nectarines, 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 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +922.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.4%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg

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 18% 20% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1006.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +670%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.4%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.2%
Contains more FatsFats +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +492.4%
Contains more OtherOther +462.5%
Contains more WaterWater +178.9%

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
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Nectarine
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 Nectarine Opinion
Calories 239kcal 44kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.06g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.32g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 5.4mg Nectarine
Net carbs 57.4g 8.85g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 10.55g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 9mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 6mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 201mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.28mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 7.89g Nectarine
Fiber 5.1g 1.7g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Nectarine
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Phosphorus 113mg 26mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 0mg Nectarine
Vitamin A 30IU 332IU Nectarine
Vitamin A 2µg 17µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.77mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.054mg Nectarine
Selenium 1.3µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.034mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.027mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.125mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.185mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.025mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.2µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 5µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg 6.2mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.025g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.088g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.113g Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.005mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.139mg 0.016mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.006mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Nectarine
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
9%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
9%
Nectarine

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 - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.