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Tamarind vs. Strawberry guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tamarind and strawberry guava

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, strawberry guava is richer in vitamin C.
  • Strawberry guava's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 37% more.
  • Tamarind contains 14 times more Vitamin B1 than strawberry guava. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, while strawberry guava contains 0.03mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Guavas, strawberry, raw.

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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 12% 6.3% 26% 8.3% 0% 0% 12% 4.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +441.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.1%
Contains more IronIron +1172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~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% 1.8% 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 123% 5.4% 0% 0% 7.5% 6.9% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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: 0.58 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 17.36 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +382.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260%
Contains more OtherOther +237.5%
Contains more WaterWater +156.9%
~equal in Fats ~0.6g

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
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.055 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.253 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +229.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Strawberry guava Opinion
Calories 239kcal 69kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.58g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.6g
Vitamin C 3.5mg 37mg Strawberry guava
Net carbs 57.4g 11.96g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 17.36g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 17mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 21mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 292mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.22mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Strawberry guava
Fiber 5.1g 5.4g Strawberry guava
Copper 0.086mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 27mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 37mg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 90IU Strawberry guava
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg Strawberry guava
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.03mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.6mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.172g Strawberry guava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.055g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.253g Strawberry guava
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.005mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.022mg Strawberry guava
Isoleucine 0.021mg Strawberry guava
Leucine 0.039mg Strawberry guava
Lysine 0.139mg 0.016mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.004mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.001mg Strawberry guava
Valine 0.02mg Strawberry guava
Histidine 0.005mg Strawberry guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Strawberry guava
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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%
Strawberry guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
7%
Strawberry guava

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strawberry guava
Strawberry guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Strawberry guava
Strawberry guava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strawberry guava
Strawberry guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Strawberry guava
Strawberry guava 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. Strawberry guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173045/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.