Cassava vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cassava and tomatillos different?
- Cassava is richer in vitamin C, while tomatillos are higher in manganese, vitamin K, and vitamin B3.
- Tomatillos cover your daily need for manganese, 6635% more than cassava.
- Cassava contains 4 times more folate than tomatillos. Cassava contains 27µg of folate, while tomatillos contain 7µg.
- Cassava is lower in sugar.
Cassava, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39743.8% |
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 | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +211.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +431.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +551.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +264.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +768.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.384mg | 153mg | 6635% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 5.84g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 11.7mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 10.1µg | 7% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 32kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 1.85mg | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.044mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 7.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.417g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 0.96g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 268mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.139g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 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 - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava 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 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.