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Tamarind vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamarind and potato pancake

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, and magnesium; however, potato pancake has more vitamin B6, vitamin C, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for potato pancake is 32% higher.
  • Potato pancake has 3 times less vitamin B1 than tamarind. Tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while potato pancake has 0.158mg.
  • Tamarind is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more IronIron +67.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +584.6%
~equal in Potassium ~622mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +688.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +578.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +762.8%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.7µg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2360%
Contains more WaterWater +52.1%
Contains more OtherOther +32.6%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1960.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12639%

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 pancake
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 7.516g 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Sodium 28mg 764mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.448mg 29%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 27.6mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.158mg 23%
Fats 0.6g 14.76g 22%
Selenium 1.3µg 8.9µg 14%
Iron 2.8mg 1.67mg 14%
Magnesium 92mg 36mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.757mg 12%
Choline 8.6mg 74.2mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Carbs 62.5g 27.81g 12%
Manganese 0.26mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.272g 2.496g 10%
Copper 0.086mg 0.18mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 3.73g 9%
Fiber 5.1g 3.3g 7%
Folate 14µg 41µg 7%
Protein 2.8g 6.08g 7%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.7mg 5%
Calcium 74mg 32mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.173mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.672mg 2%
Phosphorus 113mg 128mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Calories 239kcal 268kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 24.51g N/A
Potassium 628mg 622mg 0%
Sugar 38.8g 1.79g N/A
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 736mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.224g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake 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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.