Apple vs tamarind: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: apple scores 56/100 and tamarind 52/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Apple
52 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium apple: 182 g
Tamarind
239 kcal per 100 g. 1/4 cup pulp: 30 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesApple52 vs 239 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinTamarind0.3 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
- More fiberTamarind2.4 vs 5.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarApple10 vs 39 g per 100 g
- More potassiumTamarind107 vs 628 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Apple, 100 g | Tamarind, 100 g | Apple, 182 g | Tamarind, 30 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 239 kcal | 95 kcal | 72 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 2.8 g | 0.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 63 g | 25 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 39 g | 19 g | 12 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 5.1 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.6 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | 0.3 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.6 mg | 3.5 mg | 8.4 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 2 µg | 5.5 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 628 mg | 195 mg | 188 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 2.8 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 74 mg | 11 mg | 22 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 92 mg | 9.1 mg | 28 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 28 mg | 1.8 mg | 8.4 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.