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Tamarind vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamarind and Cinnamon

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Cinnamon is richer in Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin K, Zinc, and Vitamin E .
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Fiber is 192% more.
  • Tamarind contains 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Cinnamon. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, while Cinnamon contains 0.022mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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 Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.6%
Contains more Potassium +45.7%
Contains more Calcium +1254.1%
Contains more Iron +197.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +1730%
Contains more Copper +294.2%
Contains more Selenium +138.5%
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 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.6%
Contains more Potassium +45.7%
Contains more Calcium +1254.1%
Contains more Iron +197.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +1730%
Contains more Copper +294.2%
Contains more Selenium +138.5%

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 B1 +1845.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1014.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.8
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 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1845.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1014.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +196.8%
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Water +196.8%
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 27.49g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 3.99g Cinnamon
Fats 0.6g 1.24g Cinnamon
Carbs 62.5g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 239kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 38.8g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 5.1g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 74mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 2.8mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 92mg 60mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 64mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 431mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 0.1mg 1.83mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.086mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 1.3µg 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 30IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.5mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.022mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.041mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.332mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Folate 14µg 6µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.139mg 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.014mg 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.345g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.068g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind Cinnamon
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
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.