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Fast food vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fast food and tomatillos

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate, while tomatillos have more manganese.
  • Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6637% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tomatillos is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +785.7%
Contains more IronIron +393.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1045.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3960%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42757.1%

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +620.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +937.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1042.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +106.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +1620.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1077.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +439.4%
Contains more OtherOther +176.4%
Contains more WaterWater +138.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +3019.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +302.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Tomatillo DV% diff.
Manganese 0.357mg 153mg 6637%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 0.5µg 36%
Protein 16.52g 0.96g 31%
Iron 3.06mg 0.62mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.035mg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.85mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.044mg 23%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.22mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.139g 20%
Folate 80µg 7µg 18%
Fats 12.01g 1.02g 17%
Sodium 331mg 1mg 14%
Phosphorus 134mg 39mg 14%
Calories 297kcal 32kcal 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.056mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.155g 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 31.5g 5.84g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.417g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.15mg 8%
Calcium 62mg 7mg 6%
Copper 0.121mg 0.079mg 5%
Choline 34.4mg 7.6mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 10.1µg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Magnesium 27mg 20mg 2%
Potassium 197mg 268mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fiber 1.7g 1.9g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 3.94g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 3.93g N/A
Vitamin A 9µg 6µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
12%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.