Tamarind vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tamarind and oatmeal
- Tamarind has more potassium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, oatmeal is higher in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Oatmeal covers your daily iron needs 40% more than tamarind.
- Oatmeal contains 10 times less potassium than tamarind. Tamarind contains 628mg of potassium, while oatmeal contains 61mg.
- The glycemic index of oatmeal is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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 | +253.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +929.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +520% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +284.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +83% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +339.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +435.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +373.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +167.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +622% |
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 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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| Iron | 2.8mg | 5.96mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.29mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 11.67g | 17% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 61mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 26mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.26mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.7g | 14% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 68kcal | 9% |
| Folate | 14µg | 44µg | 8% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 3.025mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.215mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.317mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.426g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 2.37g | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.391g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.226g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% |
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 - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $3)
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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