Marinara sauce vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between marinara sauce and tomatillos
- Marinara sauce has more vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and vitamin B6; however, tomatillos are richer in manganese and vitamin C.
- Tomatillos cover your daily manganese needs 6646% more than marinara sauce.
- Tomatillos have 6 times less vitamin E than marinara sauce. Marinara sauce has 2.4mg of vitamin E, while tomatillos have 0.38mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 | +285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111578.8% |
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 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +531.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +37.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +485% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
1.02 g
Carbs:
5.84 g
Water:
91.63 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.8% |
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Water
~91.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
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 | +143.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.2% |
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 | 0.137mg | 153mg | 6646% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 1.85mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 11.7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.056mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 10.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 268mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.155g | 1% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 0.96g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 5.84g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.417g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.139g | 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
19%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
2007%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.