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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.
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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~70mg

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% 0.67% 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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +562.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.296g
~equal in 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.
Tamarind Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Tortilla DV% diff.
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.