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Borage vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Borage and Tomatillo?

  • Borage is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper, yet Tomatillo is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6637% more.
  • Borage has 35 times more Vitamin A RAE than Tomatillo. While Borage has 210µg of Vitamin A RAE, Tomatillo has only 6µg.

We used Borage, raw and Tomatillos, raw types 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 more Calcium +1228.6%
Contains more Iron +432.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.9%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +43739.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1228.6%
Contains more Iron +432.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.9%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +43739.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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.
Borage
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +3584.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
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 +3584.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Other +161.8%
Contains more Fats +45.7%
Contains more Carbs +90.8%
Equal in Water - 91.63
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 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 +87.5%
Contains more Other +161.8%
Contains more Fats +45.7%
Contains more Carbs +90.8%
Equal in Water - 91.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +282.6%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 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 more Monounsaturated Fat +36.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
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.
Borage Tomatillo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 3.94g Tomatillo
Protein 1.8g 0.96g Borage
Fats 0.7g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 3.06g 5.84g Tomatillo
Calories 21kcal 32kcal Tomatillo
Sugar 3.93g Borage
Fiber 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 93mg 7mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.62mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 20mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 39mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 268mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.13mg 0.079mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 114IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 6µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 35mg 11.7mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.044mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.035mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.056mg Borage
Folate 13µg 7µg Borage
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.139g Tomatillo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.155g Borage
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
Borage Tomatillo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Borage
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.