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Tamarind vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tamarind and Sapodilla

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Sapodilla is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 36% more than Sapodilla.
  • Sapodilla contains 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 1.938mg of Vitamin B3, while Sapodilla contains 0.2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Sapodilla, 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 8.6% 6.3% 17% 30% 29% 2.7% 5.1% 1.6% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.4%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +841.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg
~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 49% 3.6% 0% 0% 0% 4.6% 3.8% 15% 8.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +869%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +320%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

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
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +536.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213.1%
Contains more OtherOther +440%
Contains more FatsFats +83.3%
Contains more WaterWater +148.4%

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
27% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.194 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +436.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +187.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Sapodilla Opinion
Calories 239kcal 83kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.44g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 1.1g Sapodilla
Vitamin C 3.5mg 14.7mg Sapodilla
Net carbs 57.4g 14.66g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 19.96g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 12mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 21mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 193mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Sapodilla
Fiber 5.1g 5.3g Sapodilla
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Phosphorus 113mg 12mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 12mg Sapodilla
Vitamin A 30IU 60IU Sapodilla
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Sapodilla
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.2mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.252mg Sapodilla
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.037mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 14µg
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.194g Sapodilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.521g Sapodilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.011g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.005mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.012mg Sapodilla
Isoleucine 0.015mg Sapodilla
Leucine 0.024mg Sapodilla
Lysine 0.139mg 0.039mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.003mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Sapodilla
Valine 0.016mg Sapodilla
Histidine 0.016mg Sapodilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Sapodilla
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
7%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla 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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.