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Tamarind vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamarind and Pizza

  • Tamarind has more Magnesium, and Potassium, while Pizza has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% higher.
  • Pizza contains 4 times less Magnesium than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 92mg of Magnesium, while Pizza contains 24mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tamarind is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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.
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Pizza
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Calcium +154.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +1240%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Contains more Selenium +1430.8%
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Calcium +154.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +1240%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Contains more Selenium +1430.8%

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +730%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +139.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +730%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +139.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains more Carbs +87.5%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Contains more Protein +306.8%
Contains more Fats +1515%
Contains more Water +37.5%
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% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Carbs +87.5%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Contains more Protein +306.8%
Contains more Fats +1515%
Contains more Water +37.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1340.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2749.2%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1340.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2749.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 31.03g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 0.6g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 62.5g 33.33g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 38.8g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 5.1g 2.3g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 2.8mg 2.48mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 24mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 628mg 172mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 598mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.086mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 1.3µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 30IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 3.5mg 1.4mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.39mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 14µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 2.8µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.139mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.014mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Tamarind
Trans Fat 0g 0.241g Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 4.465g Tamarind
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.