Tomatillo vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tomatillos and tamarind?
- Tomatillos are richer in vitamin C and vitamin K, yet tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 32% higher.
- Tomatillos have 4 times more vitamin K than tamarind. Tomatillos have 10.1µg of vitamin K, while tamarind has 2.8µg.
We used Tomatillos, raw and Tamarinds, raw types in this comparison.
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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 ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +360% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +957.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +351.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +189.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
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 | +234.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +260.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +872.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +334.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +191.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +970.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +390.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +606.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 153mg | 6652% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.428mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 2.8mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 5.84g | 62.5g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 92mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 5.1g | 13% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 628mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 113mg | 11% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 239kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 3.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.152mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 74mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 2.8µg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 0.059g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 1.938mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.02g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.94g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 8.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.