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Tamarind vs. Passion fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamarind and Passion fruit

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Passion fruit has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin A.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 36% more than Passion fruit.
  • Tamarind contains 6 times more Calcium than Passion fruit. While Tamarind contains 74mg of Calcium, Passion fruit contains only 12mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Passion fruit is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, 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 21% 3.6% 31% 60% 29% 2.7% 29% 3.7% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +217.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.5%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg
~equal in Sodium ~28mg
~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 100% 76% 0.4% 0% 0% 30% 28% 0% 23% 0% 1.8% 11% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

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
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 23.38 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.3%
Contains more OtherOther +241.8%
Contains more FatsFats +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +132.3%

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% 15% 74%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.411 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +110.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +596.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Passion fruit Opinion
Calories 239kcal 97kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 2.2g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.7g Passion fruit
Vitamin C 3.5mg 30mg Passion fruit
Net carbs 57.4g 12.98g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 23.38g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 29mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 12mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 348mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 1.6mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 11.2g Passion fruit
Fiber 5.1g 10.4g Passion fruit
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Phosphorus 113mg 68mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 28mg
Vitamin A 30IU 1272IU Passion fruit
Vitamin A 2µg 64µg Passion fruit
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.13mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.1mg Passion fruit
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.7µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 14µg
Choline 8.6mg 7.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.059g Passion fruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.086g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.411g Passion fruit
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Passion fruit
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
21%
Passion fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
18%
Passion fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (28 mg)

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. Passion fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169108/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.