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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.
Contains more Calcium +252.4%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +841.7%
Contains more Potassium +225.4%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Equal in Copper - 0.086
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 6% 18% 2% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +252.4%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +841.7%
Contains more Potassium +225.4%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Equal in Copper - 0.086

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +869%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.2%
Equal in Folate - 14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 49% 0% 5% 4% 16% 9% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +869%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.2%
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +536.4%
Contains more Carbs +213.1%
Contains more Other +440%
Contains more Fats +83.3%
Contains more Water +148.4%
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 Protein +536.4%
Contains more Carbs +213.1%
Contains more Other +440%
Contains more Fats +83.3%
Contains more Water +148.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.8%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
27% 72%
Saturated Fat: 0.194 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Net carbs 57.4g 14.66g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.44g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 1.1g Sapodilla
Carbs 62.5g 19.96g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 83kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Sapodilla
Fiber 5.1g 5.3g Sapodilla
Calcium 74mg 21mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 12mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 12mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 193mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 12mg Sapodilla
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 60IU Sapodilla
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Sapodilla
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 14.7mg Sapodilla
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
Folate 14µg 14µg
Vitamin K 2.8µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.194g Sapodilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.521g Sapodilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.011g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind Sapodilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tamarind
8%
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.