Vegetable vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between vegetable and tamarind?
- Vegetable is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K, yet tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Vegetable's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% higher.
- Vegetable has 8 times more vitamin K than tamarind. Vegetable has 23.5µg of vitamin K, while tamarind has 2.8µg.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index than vegetable.
We used Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 | +390% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +318.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +196% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +271.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +333.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +10600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +739.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +180.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +502.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +165.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +377.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +303% |
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Protein
~2.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1710% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.428mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 2.8mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 214µg | 2µg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 23.5µg | 2.8µg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 92mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.379mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 13.09g | 62.5g | 16% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 628mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 113mg | 9% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 239kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.851mg | 1.938mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 74mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.4g | 5.1g | 3% |
| Choline | 24.1mg | 8.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.152mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.031g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Folate | 19µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.86g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 3.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.69g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.12g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.151mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.029mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.073mg | 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?
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.241g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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 - 43)
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.