Tamarind vs. Mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamarind and mangosteen different?
- Tamarind has more iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and calcium than mangosteen.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tamarind is 31% higher.
- Tamarind contains 14 times more phosphorus than mangosteen. While tamarind contains 113mg of phosphorus, mangosteen contains only 8mg.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index (23) than mangosteen (58).
Tamarinds, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +607.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1208.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +833.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1312.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +692.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +577.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +346.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.4% |
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:
0.41 g
Fats:
0.58 g
Carbs:
17.91 g
Water:
80.94 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +582.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +249% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1587.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +157.8% |
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Fats
~0.58g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.054mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.3mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 13mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 48mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 8mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 17.91g | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.8g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.286mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.054mg | 8% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 73kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 0.41g | 5% |
| Folate | 14µg | 31µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.018mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.102mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 2.9mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 16.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)