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Meatball vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Tomatillo?

  • Tomatillo has less Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Choline, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Meatball.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 75% higher.
  • Tomatillo contains less Sodium.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Tomatillos, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +257.1%
Contains more Iron +248.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +782.1%
Contains more Zinc +718.2%
Contains more Copper +793.7%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +257.1%
Contains more Iron +248.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +782.1%
Contains more Zinc +718.2%
Contains more Copper +793.7%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2031.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.1%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin E +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2031.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.1%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2087.5%
Contains more Fats +782.4%
Contains more Carbs +37%
Contains more Other +627.3%
Contains more Water +58%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 Protein +2087.5%
Contains more Fats +782.4%
Contains more Carbs +37%
Contains more Other +627.3%
Contains more Water +58%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1311.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1018.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1311.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1018.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3.94g Tomatillo
Protein 21g 0.96g Meatball
Fats 9g 1.02g Meatball
Carbs 8g 5.84g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 32kcal Meatball
Sugar 1.25g 3.93g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 1.9g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 7mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 0.62mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 344mg 39mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 268mg Tomatillo
Sodium 550mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 1.8mg 0.22mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.079mg Meatball
Manganese 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.38mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.044mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.035mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.85mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.15mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.056mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 7µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 10.1µg Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.139g Tomatillo
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.155g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.417g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Meatball Tomatillo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.