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Brussels sprouts vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brussels sprouts and Tomatillo

  • Brussels sprouts have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Tomatillo have more Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6638% more.
  • Brussels sprouts have 18 times more Vitamin K than Tomatillo. Brussels sprouts have 177µg of Vitamin K, while Tomatillo has 10.1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.1%
Contains more IronIron +125.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45300.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 6.8% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +626.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +561.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1652.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +771.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 ProteinProtein +252.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.3%
Contains more OtherOther +149.1%
Contains more FatsFats +240%
~equal in Water ~91.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36590.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +573.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts Tomatillo
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Tomatillo Opinion
Calories 43kcal 32kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 0.96g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 1.02g Tomatillo
Vitamin C 85mg 11.7mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 3.94g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 5.84g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 7mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 268mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.62mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 3.93g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 1.9g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.079mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.42mg 0.22mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 39mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 1mg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 754IU 114IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.38mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 1.6µg 0.5µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.044mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.035mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.15mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.056mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 10.1µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 7µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 7.6mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.139g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.417g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Tomatillo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.