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Tamarind vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tamarind and omelette

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, and iron; however, omelette is richer in selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 104% more.
  • Tamarind has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of omelette is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +736.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +436.8%
Contains more IronIron +89.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +990%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1884.6%

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.
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 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2928.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1190%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +801.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +2779.1%

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% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9665.6%
Contains more OtherOther +170%
Contains more ProteinProtein +277.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1843.3%
Contains more WaterWater +142.5%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2575.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4496.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Selenium 1.3µg 25.8µg 45%
Choline 8.6mg 247.6mg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.034mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 1.289mg 23%
Carbs 62.5g 0.64g 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Magnesium 92mg 11mg 19%
Vitamin A 2µg 172µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 2.712g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.386mg 18%
Iron 2.8mg 1.48mg 17%
Fats 0.6g 11.66g 17%
Protein 2.8g 10.57g 16%
Potassium 628mg 117mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.272g 3.319g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 4.843g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.064mg 12%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.09mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Phosphorus 113mg 167mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.29mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.143mg 6%
Folate 14µg 39µg 6%
Sodium 28mg 155mg 6%
Calories 239kcal 154kcal 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Copper 0.086mg 0.063mg 3%
Calcium 74mg 48mg 3%
Manganese 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4.5µg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.047g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.