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Winged bean vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between winged bean and tamarind

  • Winged bean has more copper and zinc, while tamarind has more magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Winged bean's daily need coverage for copper is 144% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 14 times less zinc than winged bean. Winged bean contains 1.39mg of zinc, while tamarind contains 0.1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Winged bean tuber, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1511.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1290%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
~equal in Potassium ~628mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.152mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 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 ProteinProtein +314.3%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +82.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winged bean Tamarind DV% diff.
Copper 1.386mg 0.086mg 144%
Manganese 0.532mg 23%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Protein 11.6g 2.8g 18%
Magnesium 24mg 92mg 16%
Zinc 1.39mg 0.1mg 12%
Carbs 28.1g 62.5g 11%
Phosphorus 45mg 113mg 10%
Iron 2mg 2.8mg 10%
Calories 148kcal 239kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.379mg 0.428mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 74mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.938mg 2%
Potassium 586mg 628mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.174g 0.059g 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg 1%
Folate 19µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.116mg 0.143mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.066mg 1%
Fats 0.9g 0.6g 0%
Net carbs 28.1g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Sodium 35mg 28mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.152mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.222g 0.272g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.234g 0.181g 0%
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.451mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.425mg 0%
Leucine 0.64mg 0%
Lysine 0.592mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.143mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.599mg 0%
Histidine 0.241mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winged bean Tamarind
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Winged bean
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Winged bean
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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)
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.

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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.