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Tamarind vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tamarind and pudding

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B3, while pudding has more vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 33% higher.
  • Pudding contains 15 times less vitamin B3 than tamarind. Tamarind contains 1.938mg of vitamin B3, while pudding contains 0.133mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tamarind is lower.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of pudding is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318.7%
Contains more IronIron +723.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +184.6%

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.
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% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1026.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +833.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1850%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.157mg

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
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.2%
Contains more OtherOther +193.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more FatsFats +425%
Contains more WaterWater +132.9%

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
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +352.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Pudding DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.038mg 33%
Iron 2.8mg 0.34mg 31%
Fiber 5.1g 0.8g 17%
Magnesium 92mg 20mg 17%
Potassium 628mg 150mg 14%
Carbs 62.5g 19.64g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.133mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1.81g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Calories 239kcal 120kcal 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Selenium 1.3µg 3.7µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.326mg 4%
Phosphorus 113mg 87mg 4%
Fats 0.6g 3.15g 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 39µg 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.097mg 4%
Calcium 74mg 106mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.03mg 3%
Folate 14µg 4µg 3%
Copper 0.086mg 0.111mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Sodium 28mg 98mg 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.48mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.819g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.3µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.18g 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Protein 2.8g 3.16g 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 11.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.157mg 0%
Choline 8.6mg 11.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind Pudding
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
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.