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Tamarind vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamarind and Pineapple different?

  • Tamarind is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Pineapple covers your daily need of Vitamin C 49% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind contains 14 times more Phosphorus than Pineapple. Tamarind contains 113mg of Phosphorus, while Pineapple contains 8mg.

Tamarinds, raw and Pineapple, raw, all varieties types were used in this article.

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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 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +469.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.1%
Contains more IronIron +865.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1312.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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 159% 3.5% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1265.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +418.5%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +376.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1127.3%
Contains more WaterWater +173.9%

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
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1292.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Pineapple
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 Pineapple Opinion
Calories 239kcal 50kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.54g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.12g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Net carbs 57.4g 11.72g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 13.12g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 12mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 13mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 109mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.29mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 9.85g Pineapple
Fiber 5.1g 1.4g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.1mg 0.12mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 113mg 8mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Pineapple
Vitamin A 30IU 58IU Pineapple
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 1.3µg 0.1µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.079mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.032mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.7µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 18µg Pineapple
Choline 8.6mg 5.5mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.013g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.04g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.005mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.139mg 0.026mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.012mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Pineapple
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
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
20%
Pineapple

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 - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.