Tamarinde Pasta vs Thai Tamarind Spicy Sauce
Overall, Tamarinde Pasta has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 4.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Tamarinde Pasta | Thai Tamarind Spicy Sauce |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | e |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 212 kcal | 172 kcal |
| Fat | 15 g | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 15.5 g | 32.6 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Additives | 2 | 2 |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Thai Tamarind Spicy Sauce has 19% fewer calories (172 kcal vs 212 kcal).
- Thai Tamarind Spicy Sauce has 97% less fat (0.5 g vs 15 g).
- Thai Tamarind Spicy Sauce has 98% less saturated fat (0.1 g vs 4.2 g).
- Tamarinde Pasta has 52% less sugar (15.5 g vs 32.6 g).
- Tamarinde Pasta has no salt, while Thai Tamarind Spicy Sauce has 5.6 g.
- Thai Tamarind Spicy Sauce has 64% more protein (3.3 g vs 1.2 g).
- Tamarinde Pasta has the better Nutri-Score.
- Tamarinde Pasta is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Tamarinde Pasta
Tamarinde, water, conserveermiddel E202, suiker, voedingszuur E270
Thai Tamarind Spicy Sauce
Vann 45,02%, sukker 25%, fruktosesirup 8%, tamarindpuré 6,5%, salt 5.5%, chili (rød chili) 3,5%, destillert eddik (destillert eddik 10%) 3% faringsmiddel: modifisert tapiokastivelse (E1442) 2%, surhetsregulerende middel vinsyre (E334) 0,5%, smaksforsterker: mononatriumglutamat (E621) 0.9%, stabilisator: xantangummi (E415) 0,08%.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Tamarinde Pasta or Thai Tamarind Spicy Sauce?
Overall, Tamarinde Pasta has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Thai Tamarind Spicy Sauce has fewer calories: 172 kcal versus 212 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Tamarinde Pasta has less sugar: 15.5 g versus 32.6 g per 100 g.