Truffle vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between truffle and tamarind
- Truffle has more fiber, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and calcium; however, tamarind is richer in vitamin B1.
- Truffle covers your daily fiber needs 260% more than tamarind.
- Tamarind has 33 times less selenium than truffle. Truffle has 43.4µg of selenium, while tamarind has 1.3µg.
- Truffle has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of truffle is 45, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 CalciumCalcium | +114.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1220% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3238.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +455.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +236.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2753.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +230.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +112.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 70.1g | 5.1g | 260% |
| Manganese | 1.951mg | 85% | |
| Selenium | 43.4µg | 1.3µg | 77% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.152mg | 53% |
| Iron | 5.88mg | 2.8mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.428mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.267mg | 1.938mg | 27% |
| Protein | 9.25g | 2.8g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.32mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.183mg | 0.086mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 184mg | 113mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 74mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Folate | 38µg | 14µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 628mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 73.01g | 62.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 239kcal | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.73g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.91g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 35mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 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.