Tamarind vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tamarind and watercress
- Tamarind has more iron, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B3, potassium, and phosphorus, while watercress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 206% more than tamarind.
- Tamarind contains 14 times more iron than watercress. While tamarind contains 2.8mg of iron, watercress contains only 0.2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw and Watercress, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +338.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.2% |
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 | +375.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +869% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8828.6% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4745% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +202.9% |
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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2162.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 250µg | 206% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 43mg | 44% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.2mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.09mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 1.29g | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0.5g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 21mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 11kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 330mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 120mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.129mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
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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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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