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Tamarind vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamarind and Pomegranate different?

  • Tamarind is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Pomegranate is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Pomegranate.
  • Tamarind contains 8 times more Magnesium than Pomegranate. Tamarind contains 92mg of Magnesium, while Pomegranate contains 12mg.

Tamarinds, raw and Pomegranates, raw 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% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.1%
Contains more IronIron +833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +538.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +561.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +485.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
~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
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.2%
Contains more OtherOther +409.4%
Contains more FatsFats +95%
Contains more WaterWater +148.2%

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
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Pomegranate
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 Pomegranate Opinion
Calories 239kcal 83kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.67g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 1.17g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 3.5mg 10.2mg Pomegranate
Net carbs 57.4g 14.7g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 18.7g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 12mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 10mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 236mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.3mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 13.67g Pomegranate
Fiber 5.1g 4g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.158mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.1mg 0.35mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 113mg 36mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 3mg Pomegranate
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.6mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg Pomegranate
Selenium 1.3µg 0.5µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.067mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.053mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.293mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.075mg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 2.8µg 16.4µg Pomegranate
Folate 14µg 38µg Pomegranate
Choline 8.6mg 7.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.12g Pomegranate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.093g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.079g Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Pomegranate
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
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
14%
Pomegranate

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 - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.