Ginger vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ginger and tomatillos
- Ginger has more copper, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, tomatillos are richer in manganese, vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
- Tomatillos cover your daily manganese needs 6642% more than ginger.
- Tomatillos have 4 times less choline than ginger. Ginger has 28.8mg of choline, while tomatillos have 7.6mg.
- Ginger contains less sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +115% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66712.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +278.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +134% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +170.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.155g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.229mg | 153mg | 6642% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.079mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 10.1µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 11.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 1.85mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 7.6mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 5.84g | 4% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 268mg | 4% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 32kcal | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.417g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 0.96g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 1.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.139g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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 - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.