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Tamarind vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tamarind and yolk?

  • Yolk is richer than tamarind in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tamarind is lower.
  • The glycemic index of yolk is lower.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types 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.
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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1740%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4207.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.73mg

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%
Yolk
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7975%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2480%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +942.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +9437.2%

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1640.9%
Contains more OtherOther +58.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +466.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4323.3%
Contains more WaterWater +66.6%

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6385.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7025.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Choline 8.6mg 820.2mg 148%
Selenium 1.3µg 56µg 99%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 2.99mg 57%
Vitamin A 2µg 381µg 42%
Saturated fat 0.272g 9.551g 42%
Phosphorus 113mg 390mg 40%
Fats 0.6g 26.54g 40%
Folate 14µg 146µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 11.738g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.528mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 4.204g 28%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Protein 2.8g 15.86g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.35mg 22%
Magnesium 92mg 5mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.176mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Zinc 0.1mg 2.3mg 20%
Carbs 62.5g 3.59g 20%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.58mg 17%
Potassium 628mg 109mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.024mg 12%
Calcium 74mg 129mg 6%
Calories 239kcal 322kcal 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.7µg 2%
Sodium 28mg 48mg 1%
Copper 0.086mg 0.077mg 1%
Iron 2.8mg 2.73mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Tamarind
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.279g)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.