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Tomatillo vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tomatillo and Potato different?

  • Tomatillo is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin K, while Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, and Folate.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily need of Manganese 6643% more than Potato.
  • Tomatillo contains 5 times more Vitamin K than Potato. Tomatillo contains 10.1µg of Vitamin K, while Potato contains 2µg.
  • Potato is lower in Sugar.

Tomatillos, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 -90%
Contains more Manganese +69763%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.5%
Contains more Potassium +99.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
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 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Manganese +69763%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.5%
Contains more Potassium +99.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Copper +49.4%

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +1040%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +405%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1040%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +405%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.4%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +684.6%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Protein +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +262.2%
Contains more Other +141.8%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +684.6%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Protein +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +262.2%
Contains more Other +141.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 18.95g Potato
Protein 0.96g 2.5g Potato
Fats 1.02g 0.13g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 21.15g Potato
Calories 32kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 3.93g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 1.9g 2.2g Potato
Calcium 7mg 15mg Potato
Iron 0.62mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 39mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 268mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 1mg 10mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.079mg 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 153mg 0.219mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 114IU 10IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.04mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 9.6mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.048mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.41mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 7µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 10.1µg 2µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.003g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.057g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.