Asparagus vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between asparagus and tomatillos
- Asparagus has more vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, copper, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, tomatillos are higher in manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
- Tomatillos cover your daily manganese needs 6645% more than asparagus.
- Tomatillos contain 7 times less folate than asparagus. Asparagus contains 52µg of folate, while tomatillos contain 7µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Asparagus, 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 | +242.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +245.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +360% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96735.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +302.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +311.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +642.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +108.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +750% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +734% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 153mg | 6645% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 10.1µg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.62mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.079mg | 12% |
| Folate | 52µg | 7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.044mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 11.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 1.85mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 268mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16mg | 7.6mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.417g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 0.96g | 2% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.12g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 5.84g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.139g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 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 - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)