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Turkey meat vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey meat and Tamarind different?

  • Turkey meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, while Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need of Selenium 52% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol.

Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Tamarinds, raw types were used 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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
5
:
5
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Phosphorus +97.3%
Contains more Zinc +2380%
Contains more Selenium +2192.3%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +156.9%
Contains more Magnesium +206.7%
Contains more Potassium +162.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.086
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.3%
Contains more Zinc +2380%
Contains more Selenium +2192.3%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +156.9%
Contains more Magnesium +206.7%
Contains more Potassium +162.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.086

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
7
:
5
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +394%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +562.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +851.1%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Tamarind
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 +30%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +394%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +562.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +851.1%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
3
:
2
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Protein +919.6%
Contains more Fats +1131.7%
Contains more Water +102.3%
Contains more Carbs +104066.7%
Contains more Other +462.5%
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Tamarind
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 +919.6%
Contains more Fats +1131.7%
Contains more Water +102.3%
Contains more Carbs +104066.7%
Contains more Other +462.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
1
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1362.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3491.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1362.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3491.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 28.55g 2.8g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 0.6g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 189kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 0g 38.8g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 14mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 1.09mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 30mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 223mg 113mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 103mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 2.48mg 0.1mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.086mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 1.3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 30IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 2µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.152mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.938mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.143mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.066mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.018mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.139mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.014mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Tamarind
Trans Fat 0.101g 0g Tamarind
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.272g Tamarind
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.181g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.059g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
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.
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.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.