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Tamarind vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamarind and Semolina different?

  • Tamarind is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, and Fiber, while Semolina is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Semolina covers your daily need of Selenium 34% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind contains 4 times more Iron than Semolina. Tamarind contains 2.8mg of Iron, while Semolina contains 0.74mg.

Tamarinds, raw and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types were 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 Iron +278.4%
Contains more Magnesium +240.7%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +920%
Contains more Copper +230.2%
Contains more Selenium +1430.8%
Equal in Calcium - 71
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 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains more Iron +278.4%
Contains more Magnesium +240.7%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +920%
Contains more Copper +230.2%
Contains more Selenium +1430.8%
Equal in Calcium - 71

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584.8%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +218.5%
Contains more Other +280.3%
Contains more Protein +168.2%
Contains more Fats +71.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Water +218.5%
Contains more Other +280.3%
Contains more Protein +168.2%
Contains more Fats +71.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.294
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.294

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 79.09g Semolina
Protein 2.8g 7.51g Semolina
Fats 0.6g 1.03g Semolina
Carbs 62.5g 80.89g Semolina
Calories 239kcal 374kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 38.8g 0.33g Semolina
Fiber 5.1g 1.8g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 71mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.74mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 27mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 153mg Semolina
Potassium 628mg 174mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 2mg Semolina
Zinc 0.1mg 1.02mg Semolina
Copper 0.086mg 0.284mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 1.3µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.224mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.452mg Semolina
Folate 14µg 8µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.1µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0.139mg 0.215mg Semolina
Methionine 0.014mg 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.294g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.258g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.322g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Semolina
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
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.