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Vegetable oil vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Vegetable oil and Tamarind?

  • Vegetable oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Vegetable oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 98% more.
  • Vegetable oil has 53 times more Saturated Fat than Tamarind. While Vegetable oil has 14.367g of Saturated Fat, Tamarind has only 0.272g.

We used Oil, corn, peanut, and olive and Tamarinds, raw types 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2053.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2053.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +14680%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53%
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 E +14680%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16566.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +16566.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26437.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55888.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
15% 50% 35%
Saturated Fat: 14.367 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 33.033 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26437.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55888.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable oil Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 0g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 0g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 100g 0.6g Vegetable oil
Carbs 0g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 884kcal 239kcal Vegetable oil
Sugar 0g 38.8g Vegetable oil
Fiber 0g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 0mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.13mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 0mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 0mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 0mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 0mg 28mg Vegetable oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 14.78mg 0.1mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 0µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 21µg 2.8µg Vegetable oil
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 14.367g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 48.033g 0.181g Vegetable oil
Polyunsaturated fat 33.033g 0.059g Vegetable oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vegetable oil 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
29%
Vegetable oil
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Vegetable oil
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.095g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.