Broccoli vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between broccoli and tomatillos
- Broccoli has more vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, tomatillos have more manganese and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6643% higher.
- Tomatillos have 10 times less vitamin K than broccoli. Broccoli has 101.6µg of vitamin K, while tomatillos have 10.1µg.
Food types used in this article are Broccoli, 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 CalciumCalcium | +571.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72757.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +662.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +234.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +282% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +905.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +146.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +193.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +175.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1309.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +997.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 153mg | 6643% |
| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 11.7mg | 86% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 10.1µg | 76% |
| Folate | 63µg | 7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.056mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.85mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.035mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 39mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.5µg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 0.96g | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.417g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 7.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 268mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 5.84g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.139g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)