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Tamarind vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamarind and White chocolate different?

  • Tamarind is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, White chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from White chocolate is 96% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 26 times more Fiber than White chocolate. While Tamarind contains 5.1g of Fiber, White chocolate contains only 0.2g.
  • Tamarind has less Saturated Fat.

Tamarinds, raw and Candies, white chocolate are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +119.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +168.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Selenium +246.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +119.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +168.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Selenium +246.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Equal in Vitamin A - 30
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Equal in Vitamin A - 30

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2315.4%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +109.6%
Contains more Fats +5248.3%
Equal in Carbs - 59.24
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +2315.4%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +109.6%
Contains more Fats +5248.3%
Equal in Carbs - 59.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4926%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1616.9%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4926%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1616.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind White chocolate
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 2.8g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 0.6g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 62.5g 59.24g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Sugar 38.8g 59g Tamarind
Fiber 5.1g 0.2g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 2.8mg 0.24mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 12mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 628mg 286mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 90mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Copper 0.086mg 0.06mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.008mg White chocolate
Selenium 1.3µg 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 30IU 30IU
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.063mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.745mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.056mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 7µg Tamarind
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 2.8µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 19.412g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 1.013g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind White chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
Tamarind
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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