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Caramel vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are caramel and tomatillos different?

  • Caramel is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while tomatillos are higher in manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
  • Tomatillos cover your daily need for manganese, 6652% more than caramel.
  • Tomatillos are lower in sodium.

Candies, caramels and Tomatillos, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +1871.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +260%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains more IronIron +342.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +338.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1390809.1%

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.
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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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% 2% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +631.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2825%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +461.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg
~equal in Choline ~7.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +379.2%
Contains more FatsFats +694.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1218.5%
Contains more OtherOther +227.3%
Contains more WaterWater +978%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +894.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +734.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Tomatillo DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 153mg 6652%
Carbs 77g 5.84g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.417g 20%
Calories 382kcal 32kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.035mg 17%
Calcium 138mg 7mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 11.7mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.139g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.85mg 11%
Phosphorus 114mg 39mg 11%
Sodium 245mg 1mg 11%
Fats 8.1g 1.02g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.15mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 10.1µg 7%
Copper 0.018mg 0.079mg 7%
Protein 4.6g 0.96g 7%
Iron 0.14mg 0.62mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.044mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.155g 3%
Potassium 214mg 268mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.5µg 2%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.22mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 20mg 1%
Folate 4µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 3.94g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 3.93g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.056mg 0%
Choline 8mg 7.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
12%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.