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Tamarind vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tamarind and roselle

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2, while roselle has more calcium and vitamin C.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need for vitamin B1 35% more than roselle.
  • Tamarind contains 39 times more Vitamin B1 than roselle. While tamarind contains 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, roselle contains only 0.011mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Roselle, raw.

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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 36% 65% 18% 56% 0% 0% 16% 0.78% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.9%
Contains more IronIron +89.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 40% 17% 0% 0% 2.8% 6.5% 5.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +856.7%
~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
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +452.6%
Contains more OtherOther +429.4%
Contains more WaterWater +175.7%
~equal in Fats ~0.64g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Roselle Opinion
Calories 239kcal 49kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.96g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.64g Roselle
Vitamin C 3.5mg 12mg Roselle
Net carbs 57.4g 11.31g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 11.31g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 51mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 215mg Roselle
Potassium 628mg 208mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 1.48mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Roselle
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 37mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 6mg Roselle
Vitamin A 30IU 287IU Roselle
Vitamin A 2µg 14µg Roselle
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.011mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.028mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.31mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Roselle
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Roselle
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
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

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?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.