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Peppers vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peppers and Tomatillo

  • Peppers have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Tomatillo have more Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Tomatillo is 6642% higher.
  • Tomatillo has 21 times less Vitamin C than Peppers. Peppers have 242.5mg of Vitamin C, while Tomatillo has 11.7mg.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Tomatillos, 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.
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +120.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Manganese +64457%
Equal in Selenium - 0.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +120.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Manganese +64457%
Equal in Selenium - 0.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +934.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1972.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.4%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin A +934.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1972.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.4%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Fats +410%
Equal in Water - 91.63
Equal in Other - 0.55
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Fats +410%
Equal in Water - 91.63
Equal in Other - 0.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1309.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +282.6%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1309.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +282.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 3.94g Peppers
Protein 2g 0.96g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 9.46g 5.84g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 32kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g 3.93g Tomatillo
Fiber 1.5g 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 18mg 7mg Peppers
Iron 1.2mg 0.62mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 20mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 39mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 268mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.3mg 0.22mg Peppers
Copper 0.174mg 0.079mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin A 1179IU 114IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 6µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.38mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 11.7mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.044mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.035mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.056mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 7µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg 10.1µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.139g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers Tomatillo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
90%
Peppers
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients
  2. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.