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Tamarind vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tamarind and potato bread

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1 and magnesium, while potato bread has more phosphorus, folate, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, zinc, and calcium.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need for phosphorus, 37% more than tamarind.
  • Tamarind contains 3 times more magnesium than potato bread. While tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, potato bread contains only 28mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tamarind is lower.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of potato bread is 61.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.6%
Contains more IronIron +24.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +630.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.094mg

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%
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 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +370%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +471.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +142.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +114%

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +346.4%
Contains more FatsFats +421.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
~equal in Water ~33.55g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Potato bread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 113mg 369mg 37%
Folate 14µg 126µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.188mg 20%
Protein 2.8g 12.5g 19%
Selenium 1.3µg 9.5µg 15%
Sodium 28mg 375mg 15%
Magnesium 92mg 28mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.232mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.817mg 13%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.44mg 12%
Calcium 74mg 188mg 11%
Manganese 0.253mg 11%
Iron 2.8mg 2.25mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg 6%
Fiber 5.1g 6.3g 5%
Carbs 62.5g 47.07g 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.25mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.106mg 4%
Fats 0.6g 3.13g 4%
Potassium 628mg 718mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 6.8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.47mg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 18.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 24µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0g 1%
Calories 239kcal 266kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.086mg 0.094mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 38.8g 9.38g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.