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Chicken meat vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken meat and Tomatillo

  • Chicken meat has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Tomatillo is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily need of Manganese 6651% more than Chicken meat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +103.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Zinc +781.8%
Contains more Selenium +4680%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
Contains more Manganese +764900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +103.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Zinc +781.8%
Contains more Selenium +4680%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
Contains more Manganese +764900%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +320.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +320.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2743.8%
Contains more Fats +1233.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Equal in Other - 0.55
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +2743.8%
Contains more Fats +1233.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Equal in Other - 0.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3345.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +612.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3345.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +612.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.94g Tomatillo
Protein 27.3g 0.96g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 1.02g Chicken meat
Carbs 0g 5.84g Tomatillo
Calories 239kcal 32kcal Chicken meat
Sugar 0g 3.93g Chicken meat
Fiber 0g 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 15mg 7mg Chicken meat
Iron 1.26mg 0.62mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 39mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 268mg Tomatillo
Sodium 82mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 1.94mg 0.22mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.079mg Tomatillo
Manganese 0.02mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 23.9µg 0.5µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 114IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 6µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.044mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.035mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 1.85mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.15mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.056mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 7µg Tomatillo
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg 10.1µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 3.79g 0.139g Tomatillo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 0.155g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.417g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Tomatillo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Chicken meat
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.651g)
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 - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.