Pear vs tamarind: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: pear scores 54/100 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.
Pear
63 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium pear: 178 g
Tamarind
239 kcal per 100 g. 1/4 cup pulp: 30 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPear63 vs 239 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinTamarind0.4 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
- More fiberTamarind3.1 vs 5.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPear9.7 vs 39 g per 100 g
- More potassiumTamarind101 vs 628 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Pear, 100 g | Tamarind, 100 g | Pear, 178 g | Tamarind, 30 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 63 kcal | 239 kcal | 112 kcal | 72 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 2.8 g | 0.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 63 g | 27 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 9.7 g | 39 g | 17 g | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 5.1 g | 5.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.6 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.3 g | 0 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.4 mg | 3.5 mg | 7.8 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 2 µg | 1.8 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Potassium | 101 mg | 628 mg | 180 mg | 188 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 2.8 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 74 mg | 16 mg | 22 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 92 mg | 11 mg | 28 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 28 mg | 1.8 mg | 8.4 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.