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 for 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.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than tamarind.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +557.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +469.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +613.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +390% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +376.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +855.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +292.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +478.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +772.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4270% |
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Carbs
~63.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3606.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 8.326g | 55% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 26.22g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 8.105g | 36% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 14mg | 19% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 81µg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 6.708g | 16% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 88mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.3g | 15% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 514kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 353mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.314mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 6.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 3.275mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 66mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.353mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 5.37g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.321mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 2.98mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 63.78g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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