Tamarind vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tamarind and tortilla
- Tamarind has more magnesium, potassium, and fiber; however, tortilla is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Tortilla covers your daily selenium needs 28% more than tamarind.
- Tortilla contains 14 times less sugar than tamarind. Tamarind contains 38.8g of sugar, while tortilla contains 2.75g.
- The glycemic index of tortilla is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).
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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 | +384.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +498.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1176.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +562.7% |
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Saturated fat
~0.296g
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.185g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 16.6µg | 28% |
| Folate | 14µg | 98µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 482mg | 20% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 19mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 105mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 4.125mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 3.81mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.4g | 11% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 7.28g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 146mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 49.94g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.114mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.391g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.102mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 237kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Calcium | 74mg | 70mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.296g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins