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Tart vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tart and Tamarind

  • Tart has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Tamarind has more Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tart's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 31% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 13 times less Sodium than Tart. Tart contains 361mg of Sodium, while Tamarind contains 28mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
3
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Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Selenium +892.3%
Contains more Calcium +68.2%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.5%
Contains more Potassium +851.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Selenium +892.3%
Contains more Calcium +68.2%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.5%
Contains more Potassium +851.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +17.8%

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.
Tart
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +3066.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475.8%
Contains more Folate +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +3066.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475.8%
Contains more Folate +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
3
:
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Fats +898.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.9%
Contains more Water +160.8%
Contains more Other +128.8%
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Fats +898.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.9%
Contains more Water +160.8%
Contains more Other +128.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1744.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1388.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1744.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1388.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 75.3g 57.4g Tart
Protein 3.99g 2.8g Tart
Fats 5.99g 0.6g Tart
Carbs 76.8g 62.5g Tart
Calories 372kcal 239kcal Tart
Sugar 4.87g 38.8g Tart
Fiber 1.5g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 44mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 3.42mg 2.8mg Tart
Magnesium 44mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 93mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 66mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 361mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.28mg 0.1mg Tart
Copper 0.073mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Selenium 12.9µg 1.3µg Tart
Vitamin A 950IU 30IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 285µg 2µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.1mg Tart
Vitamin C 3.8mg 3.5mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.152mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.938mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.066mg Tart
Folate 100µg 14µg Tart
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 1.393g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 3.338g 0.181g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.059g Tart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tart Tamarind
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
43%
Tart
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/nutrients
  2. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.