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Edamame vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Edamame and Tomatillo?

  • Edamame is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Tomatillo is richer in Manganese.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6608% higher.
  • Edamame has 44 times more Folate than Tomatillo. Edamame has 311µg of Folate, while Tomatillo has 7µg.

We used Edamame, frozen, prepared and Tomatillos, raw types in this comparison.

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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 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.7%
Contains more IronIron +266.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +522.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +333.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14841.4%

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 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
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% 6.8% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +164.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +4342.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +640.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +1140.6%
Contains more FatsFats +409.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.6%
Contains more OtherOther +120%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 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 +727.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +417%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Tomatillo Opinion
Calories 121kcal 32kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 0.96g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 1.02g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 11.7mg Tomatillo
Net carbs 3.71g 3.94g Tomatillo
Carbs 8.91g 5.84g Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 20mg Edamame
Calcium 63mg 7mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 268mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.62mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 3.93g Edamame
Fiber 5.2g 1.9g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.079mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.22mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 39mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 1mg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 298IU 114IU Edamame
Vitamin A 15µg 6µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.38mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.044mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.035mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.15mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.056mg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 10.1µg Edamame
Folate 311µg 7µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Tomatillo
Choline 56.3mg 7.6mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.139g Tomatillo
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.155g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.417g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Tomatillo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
41%
Edamame
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.481g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.