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Tomatillo vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomatillo and Chives

  • Tomatillo has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily Manganese needs 6636% more than Chives.
  • Chives have 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Tomatillo. Tomatillo has 1.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Chives have 0.647mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Chives, 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 less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +40918.8%
Contains more Calcium +1214.3%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +98.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +40918.8%
Contains more Calcium +1214.3%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +98.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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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Chives
Contains more Vitamin E +81%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3718.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +396.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +2005.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin E +81%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3718.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +396.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +2005.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +39.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Protein +240.6%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Water - 90.65
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +39.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Protein +240.6%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.146
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.146

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Chives Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 1.85g Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 3.27g Chives
Fats 1.02g 0.73g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 4.35g Tomatillo
Calories 32kcal 30kcal Tomatillo
Sugar 3.93g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 1.9g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 7mg 92mg Chives
Iron 0.62mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 20mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 39mg 58mg Chives
Potassium 268mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 1mg 3mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.079mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 153mg 0.373mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 114IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.21mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.647mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 7µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 10.1µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.146g Tomatillo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.095g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.267g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Chives
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
13%
Tomatillo
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives 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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/nutrients
  2. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.