Tamarind vs. Pineapple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tamarind and pineapple juice
- Tamarind has more iron, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and calcium, while pineapple juice has more vitamin C.
- Pineapple juice's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 45% higher.
- Pineapple juice contains 26 times less fiber than tamarind. Tamarind contains 5.1g of fiber, while pineapple juice contains 0.2g.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of pineapple juice is 47.
The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid.
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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 | +666.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +469.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +383.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +803.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +24.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1312.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1200% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +637.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +623.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +873.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +160.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1151.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
0.36 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
12.87 g
Water:
86.37 g
Other:
0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +677.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +385.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +864.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +175.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1192.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 43.8mg | 45% |
Iron | 2.8mg | 0.31mg | 31% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.058mg | 31% |
Manganese | 0.504mg | 22% | |
Fiber | 5.1g | 0.2g | 20% |
Magnesium | 92mg | 12mg | 19% |
Carbs | 62.5g | 12.87g | 17% |
Phosphorus | 113mg | 8mg | 15% |
Potassium | 628mg | 130mg | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.199mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.021mg | 10% |
Calories | 239kcal | 53kcal | 9% |
Calcium | 74mg | 13mg | 6% |
Protein | 2.8g | 0.36g | 5% |
Fructose | 3.81g | 5% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.086mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.008g | 1% |
Choline | 8.6mg | 3.3mg | 1% |
Folate | 14µg | 18µg | 1% |
Sodium | 28mg | 2mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.6g | 0.12g | 1% |
Net carbs | 57.4g | 12.67g | N/A |
Sugar | 38.8g | 9.98g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.014g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.042g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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%

16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%

13%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pineapple juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pineapple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pineapple juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.264g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pineapple juice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)