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Tamarind vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamarind and Pork

  • Tamarind has more Iron, and Fiber, however, Pork has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork is 80% higher.
  • Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
6
:
4
Pork
Pork
Contains more Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Iron +221.8%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.7%
Contains more Zinc +2290%
Contains more Selenium +3384.6%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Iron +221.8%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.7%
Contains more Zinc +2290%
Contains more Selenium +3384.6%

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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
4
:
8
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +483.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +603%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Tamarind
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%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +483.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +603%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
2
:
3
Pork
Pork
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +203.4%
Contains more Protein +875.7%
Contains more Fats +2220%
Contains more Water +84.3%
Tamarind
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +203.4%
Contains more Protein +875.7%
Contains more Fats +2220%
Contains more Water +84.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
1
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3319.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1933.9%
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3319.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1933.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Pork Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 0g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 27.32g Pork
Fats 0.6g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 62.5g 0g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 242kcal Pork
Sugar 38.8g 0g Pork
Fiber 5.1g 0g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 19mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.87mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 28mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 628mg 423mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 62mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.086mg 0.073mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.009mg Pork
Selenium 1.3µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 30IU 7IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.6mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 14µg 5µg Tamarind
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg Pork
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.139mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.014mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 5.23g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.958g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.