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Tamarind vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tamarind and Rambutan

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium in Tamarind is higher than in Rambutan.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 35% more than Rambutan.
  • Tamarind contains 15 times more Potassium than Rambutan. While Tamarind contains 628mg of Potassium, Rambutan contains only 42mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack.

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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 5% 6.6% 3.7% 13% 22% 2.2% 3.9% 1.4% 45% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1395.2%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1155.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.7%

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% 1.8% 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 16% 0.18% 0% 0% 3.3% 5.1% 25% 1.1% 4.6% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +694.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +330.8%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1073.9%
Contains more WaterWater +148.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Rambutan Opinion
Calories 239kcal 82kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.65g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.21g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4.9mg Rambutan
Net carbs 57.4g 19.97g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 20.87g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 7mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 22mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 42mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.35mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Rambutan
Fiber 5.1g 0.9g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.08mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 9mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 11mg Rambutan
Vitamin A 30IU 3IU Tamarind
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.343mg Rambutan
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.013mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.022mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.352mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.018mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 8µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Rambutan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Rambutan
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
5%
Rambutan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
10%
Rambutan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rambutan
Rambutan contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan 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)

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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.