Tamarind vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tamarind and pound cake
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, iron, and potassium; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B12 and choline.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 23% more.
- Tamarind contains 12 times more magnesium than pound cake. Tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, while pound cake contains 8mg.
- Tamarind contains less sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +321.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +330% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +284.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +239.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +662.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 3.419g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 4.811g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.173mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 8mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0.6g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 1.48mg | 17% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 377mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 149mg | 14% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 65.6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Folate | 14µg | 42µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.249mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.485mg | 7% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.042mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 5g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 140mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 53.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 1.615mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2226.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1568.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5694.9% |
