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Tamarind vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamarind and Jalapeño

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Fiber, while Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 128% higher.
  • Jalapeño contains 11 times less Iron than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 2.8mg of Iron, while Jalapeño contains 0.25mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Peppers, jalapeno, 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.
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.6%
Contains more Potassium +153.2%
Contains more Copper +87%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.6%
Contains more Potassium +153.2%
Contains more Copper +87%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3493.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +3480%
Contains more Vitamin C +3288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +534.8%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +560.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3493.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +3480%
Contains more Vitamin C +3288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +534.8%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +560.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Fats +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +861.5%
Contains more Other +409.4%
Contains more Water +192%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Fats +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +861.5%
Contains more Other +409.4%
Contains more Water +192%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +524.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.8%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +524.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Jalapeño
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 3.7g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.91g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.37g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 6.5g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 29kcal Tamarind
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 38.8g 4.12g Jalapeño
Fiber 5.1g 2.8g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 12mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.25mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 15mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 26mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 248mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.1mg 0.14mg Jalapeño
Copper 0.086mg 0.046mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.097mg Jalapeño
Selenium 1.3µg 0.4µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 0.1mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 3.5mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.04mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.28mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 14µg 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 2.8µg 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.029g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.112g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind Jalapeño
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tamarind
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
9%
Jalapeño

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 - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.