Chicory vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicory and tomatillos
- Chicory has more folate; however, tomatillos are higher in manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin C.
- Tomatillos cover your daily manganese needs 6648% more than chicory.
- Tomatillos contain 5 times less folate than chicory. Chicory contains 37µg of folate, while tomatillos contain 7µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicory, witloof, 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 | +171.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +40.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +317.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1056.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +920% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.6% |
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Protein
~0.96g
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Water
~91.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +847.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 153mg | 6648% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 1.85mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 11.7mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 8% | |
| Folate | 37µg | 7µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.9g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 211mg | 268mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.417g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.024g | 0.139g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4g | 5.84g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 0.96g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.9g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 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 - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)