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Tamarind vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tamarind and liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3 in liver is higher than in tamarind.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 778% more than tamarind.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liver is 0, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +557.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more IronIron +540%
Contains more CopperCopper +637.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +6620%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5092.3%

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% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Liver
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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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +574.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +270150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +335.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1064.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1562.2%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more ProteinProtein +829.3%
Contains more FatsFats +633.3%
Contains more WaterWater +104.8%

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
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1679.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg 778%
Vitamin A 2µg 5405µg 600%
Iron 2.8mg 17.92mg 189%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 2.196mg 157%
Selenium 1.3µg 67.5µg 120%
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg 118%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 4.774mg 93%
Copper 0.086mg 0.634mg 61%
Zinc 0.1mg 6.72mg 60%
Protein 2.8g 26.02g 46%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 8.435mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.57mg 39%
Folate 14µg 163µg 37%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 23.6mg 22%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Carbs 62.5g 3.76g 20%
Magnesium 92mg 14mg 19%
Phosphorus 113mg 241mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.258mg 14%
Potassium 628mg 150mg 14%
Manganese 0.3mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 1.05g 7%
Calcium 74mg 10mg 6%
Fats 0.6g 4.4g 6%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1.41g 5%
Calories 239kcal 165kcal 4%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 28mg 49mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.63g 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 3.76g N/A
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Liver
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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.138g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.