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Tamarind vs. Soursop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tamarind and soursop?

  • Tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B3, and calcium, yet soursop is higher in vitamin C.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 30% more.
  • Tamarind has 5 times more calcium than soursop. While tamarind has 74mg of calcium, soursop has only 14mg.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Soursop, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.2% 25% 23% 29% 2.7% 12% 1.8% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +338.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.9%
Contains more IronIron +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 69% 0% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 17% 15% 14% 0% 1% 11% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +511.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +488.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
17% 81%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 16.84 g
Water: 81.16 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +180%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +271.1%
Contains more OtherOther +285.7%
Contains more WaterWater +158.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
24% 43% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Soursop
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 Soursop DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.07mg 30%
Iron 2.8mg 0.6mg 28%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 20.6mg 19%
Magnesium 92mg 21mg 17%
Carbs 62.5g 16.84g 15%
Phosphorus 113mg 27mg 12%
Potassium 628mg 278mg 10%
Calories 239kcal 66kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.05mg 8%
Fiber 5.1g 3.3g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.9mg 6%
Calcium 74mg 14mg 6%
Protein 2.8g 1g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.253mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.4µg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.059mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.051g 1%
Sodium 28mg 14mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 57.4g 13.54g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 13.54g N/A
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg 0%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.08mg 0%
Folate 14µg 14µg 0%
Choline 8.6mg 7.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.09g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.069g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.007mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Soursop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Tamarind
12%
Soursop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
11%
Soursop

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 - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soursop
Soursop contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soursop
Soursop 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. Soursop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167761/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.