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Asparagus vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Asparagus and Tomatillo

  • Asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Tomatillo is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily Manganese needs 6645% more than Asparagus.
  • Tomatillo contains 7 times less Folate than Asparagus. Asparagus contains 52µg of Folate, while Tomatillo contains 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 +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.
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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 +563.2%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +129.2%
Contains more FatsFats +750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.5%
~equal in Water ~91.63g
~equal in Other ~0.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -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.
Asparagus Tomatillo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Tomatillo Opinion
Calories 20kcal 32kcal Tomatillo
Protein 2.2g 0.96g Asparagus
Fats 0.12g 1.02g Tomatillo
Vitamin C 5.6mg 11.7mg Tomatillo
Net carbs 1.78g 3.94g Tomatillo
Carbs 3.88g 5.84g Tomatillo
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Tomatillo
Calcium 24mg 7mg Asparagus
Potassium 202mg 268mg Tomatillo
Iron 2.14mg 0.62mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 3.93g Asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 1.9g Asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.079mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.22mg Asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 39mg Asparagus
Sodium 2mg 1mg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 756IU 114IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 38µg 6µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.38mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 2.3µg 0.5µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.044mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.035mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.15mg Asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.056mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 10.1µg Asparagus
Folate 52µg 7µg Asparagus
Choline 16mg 7.6mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.139g Asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.417g Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus 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
28%
Asparagus
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.