Tamarind vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tamarind and white bread
- Tamarind has more magnesium, potassium, and fiber, while white bread has more selenium, folate, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- White bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 38% higher.
- White bread contains 5 times less potassium than tamarind. Tamarind contains 628mg of potassium, while white bread contains 126mg.
- The amount of sodium in tamarind is lower.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.
The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +398.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +640% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1592.3% |
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 KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +274.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +692.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +69.8% |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +455% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +230.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2615.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 22µg | 38% |
| Folate | 14µg | 111µg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 490mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 4.78mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 23mg | 16% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Potassium | 628mg | 126mg | 15% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 8.85g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 3.61mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 1.602g | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.533mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.536mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 144mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.243mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.74mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 3.33g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 49.42g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.698g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.087mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 98mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.599g | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 14.6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 266kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)