Nopales vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between nopales and tomatillos?
- Nopales are higher in calcium, magnesium, and vitamin A, yet tomatillos are higher in manganese and vitamin B3.
- Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6632% more.
- Nopales have 23 times more calcium than tomatillos. While nopales have 164mg of calcium, tomatillos have only 7mg.
- The amount of sugar in nopales is lower.
We used Nopales, raw and Tomatillos, raw types in this article.
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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 | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2242.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33379.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +90.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1033.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +761.1% |
| 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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.457mg | 153mg | 6632% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 7mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 1.85mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 20mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 10.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.044mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 11.7mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.417g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.139g | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 0.96g | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 5.84g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Potassium | 257mg | 268mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.15g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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 - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.123g)
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 ($)
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.
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.