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Tamarind vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamarind and Shortbread

  • Tamarind has more Magnesium, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Shortbread has more Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 39% higher.
  • Shortbread has 7 times less Potassium than Tamarind. Tamarind has 628mg of Potassium, while Shortbread has 88mg.
  • Tamarind is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
5
:
5
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +469.2%
Contains more Magnesium +557.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Potassium +613.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +390%
Contains more Selenium +376.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +469.2%
Contains more Magnesium +557.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Potassium +613.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +390%
Contains more Selenium +376.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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.
Tamarind
Tamarind
3
:
7
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Folate +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +292.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
Tamarind
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%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Folate +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +292.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
2
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Water +772.2%
Contains more Other +162.1%
Contains more Protein +91.8%
Contains more Fats +4270%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
Tamarind
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +772.2%
Contains more Other +162.1%
Contains more Protein +91.8%
Contains more Fats +4270%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamarind
Tamarind
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3606.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14011.9%
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3606.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14011.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 2.8g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.6g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 62.5g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 239kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 38.8g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 5.1g 1.3g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 13mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 92mg 14mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 66mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 88mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 353mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.086mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 1.3µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 30IU 1IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.353mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 14µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 2.8µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 8.105g Tamarind
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.