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Tamarind vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamarind and Tomato sauce different?

  • Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Tomato sauce is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tamarind is 34% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 6 times more Magnesium than Tomato sauce. While Tamarind contains 92mg of Magnesium, Tomato sauce contains only 15mg.

Tamarinds, raw and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added are the varieties 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 Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +33.7%
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 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.5%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +33.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin E +1340%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8
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 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin E +1340%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +1077%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Water +190.7%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +1077%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Water +190.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.1%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 3.81g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.2g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.3g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 5.31g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 24kcal Tamarind
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 38.8g 3.56g Tomato sauce
Fiber 5.1g 1.5g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 14mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.96mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 15mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 27mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 297mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.1mg 0.22mg Tomato sauce
Copper 0.086mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.113mg Tomato sauce
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 3.5mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.024mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.065mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.991mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 14µg 9µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.8µg
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.009mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.139mg 0.037mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.008mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.044g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.121g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind Tomato sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.