Tamarind vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamarind and sherbet different?
- Tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, potassium, fiber, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and copper; however, sherbet is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tamarind is 33% higher.
- Tamarind contains 31 times more vitamin B3 than sherbet. While tamarind contains 1.938mg of vitamin B3, sherbet contains only 0.063mg.
- Tamarind has less saturated fat.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index (23) than sherbet (59).
Tamarinds, raw and Sherbet, orange are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +554.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +207.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +380% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1485.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2976.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +187% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +575% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +192.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.027mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.14mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 8mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 96mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.3g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.063mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 30.4g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 40mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.028mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.13µg | 5% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 144kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.16g | 4% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 1.1g | 3% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.224mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 2g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.53g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 29.1g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 24.32g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 7.7mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sherbet is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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