Taro vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between taro and tamarind
- Taro has more vitamin B6, vitamin E, and copper; however, tamarind is richer in iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Tamarind covers your daily iron needs 28% more than taro.
- Tamarind has 24 times less vitamin E than taro. Taro has 2.38mg of vitamin E, while tamarind has 0.1mg.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taro is 54, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw and Tamarinds, 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 CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +178.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +409.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +328.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +508% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +180% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +125% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1031.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.428mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.8mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.066mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.1mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 92mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 62.5g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.086mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.152mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.938mg | 8% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 5.1g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 113mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 74mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 8.6mg | 2% |
| Folate | 22µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 628mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 3.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.