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Tomatillo vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tomatillo and Summer squash

  • Tomatillo has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K, however, Summer squash is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily Manganese needs 6645% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Tomatillo. Tomatillo contains 1.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Summer squash contains 0.487mg.
  • Summer squash has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomatillos, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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 Iron +77.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +54.9%
Contains more Manganese +87328.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 38
Equal in Potassium - 262
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% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Iron +77.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +54.9%
Contains more Manganese +87328.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 38
Equal in Potassium - 262

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 E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.3%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.155
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.3%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.155

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +466.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Water - 94.64
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +466.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Water - 94.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +868.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +368.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +868.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +368.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 2.25g Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 1.21g Summer squash
Fats 1.02g 0.18g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 3.35g Tomatillo
Calories 32kcal 16kcal Tomatillo
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 3.93g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 1.9g 1.1g Tomatillo
Calcium 7mg 15mg Summer squash
Iron 0.62mg 0.35mg Tomatillo
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 39mg 38mg Tomatillo
Potassium 268mg 262mg Tomatillo
Sodium 1mg 2mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.29mg Summer squash
Copper 0.079mg 0.051mg Tomatillo
Manganese 153mg 0.175mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 114IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.12mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.487mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 7µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 10.1µg 3µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.016g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.089g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.