Tamarind vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tamarind and wheat gluten
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat gluten is 70% higher.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index than tamarind.
Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Vital wheat gluten.
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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 | +268% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +528% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +750% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2953.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +353.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +282.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2584.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +208.3% |
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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1272.9% |
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Saturated fat
~0.272g
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 Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 2.8g | 75.16g | 145% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 39.7µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 5.2mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 260mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0.6g | 18% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 13.79g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 25mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 100mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.182mg | 11% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 370kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.85mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 142mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.81g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 14µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 1.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 28mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.156g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.272 g)