Tamarind vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamarind and tomato paste different?
- Tamarind is richer in vitamin B1 and magnesium, while tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, and vitamin K.
- Tomato paste covers your daily need for copper, 31% more than tamarind.
- Tamarind contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than tomato paste. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while tomato paste contains 0.06mg.
- Tomato paste has a higher glycemic index (45) than tamarind (23).
Tamarinds, raw and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +119% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +324.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +530% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +307.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +613.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +525.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +307.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +347.7% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +134.1% |
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Other
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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
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +170.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +171.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.06mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.365mg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 4.3mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 21.9mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 18.91g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.216mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 42mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 1014mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 82kcal | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 5.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 3.076mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 11.4µg | 7% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 38.5mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.63mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 83mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 4.1g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 4.32g | 3% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 2.98mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato paste is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)