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Chinese broccoli vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chinese broccoli and tomatillos

  • Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin B2; however, tomatillos are higher in manganese and vitamin B3.
  • Tomatillos cover your daily need for manganese, 6641% more than chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli has 14 times more vitamin A than tomatillos. While chinese broccoli has 1638IU of vitamin A, tomatillos have only 114IU.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
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 +1328.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +10.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57854.5%
~equal in Potassium ~268mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~39mg

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
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 CVitamin C +141%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +739.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1314.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +323.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 +18.8%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%
Contains more FatsFats +41.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.3%
~equal in Water ~91.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 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 -20.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +210%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Tomatillo DV% diff.
Manganese 0.264mg 153mg 6641%
Vitamin K 84.8µg 10.1µg 62%
Folate 99µg 7µg 23%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 11.7mg 18%
Calcium 100mg 7mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.85mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.035mg 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 6µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.044mg 4%
Choline 25.3mg 7.6mg 3%
Fiber 2.5g 1.9g 2%
Copper 0.061mg 0.079mg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.22mg 2%
Calories 22kcal 32kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.056mg 1%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.417g 1%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.38mg 1%
Iron 0.56mg 0.62mg 1%
Carbs 3.81g 5.84g 1%
Protein 1.14g 0.96g 0%
Fats 0.72g 1.02g 0%
Net carbs 1.31g 3.94g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 261mg 268mg 0%
Sugar 0.84g 3.93g N/A
Phosphorus 41mg 39mg 0%
Sodium 7mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.15mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.11g 0.139g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.155g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli 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
40%
Chinese broccoli
12%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.