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Onion vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Onion and Tomatillo?

  • Onion has less Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Iron than Tomatillo.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6647% higher.

We used Onions, raw 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 +228.6%
Contains more Iron +195.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +102.6%
Contains more Manganese +118504.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +228.6%
Contains more Iron +195.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +102.6%
Contains more Manganese +118504.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.5

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.
Onion
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1494.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin K +2425%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
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 B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1494.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin K +2425%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +59.9%
Contains more Fats +920%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Equal in Water - 91.63
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 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 +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +59.9%
Contains more Fats +920%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Equal in Water - 91.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1092.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2352.9%
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1092.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2352.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 3.94g Onion
Protein 1.1g 0.96g Onion
Fats 0.1g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 9.34g 5.84g Onion
Calories 40kcal 32kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 3.93g Tomatillo
Fiber 1.7g 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 23mg 7mg Onion
Iron 0.21mg 0.62mg Tomatillo
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 29mg 39mg Tomatillo
Potassium 146mg 268mg Tomatillo
Sodium 4mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.17mg 0.22mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.039mg 0.079mg Tomatillo
Manganese 0.129mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin A 2IU 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 7.4mg 11.7mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.044mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.035mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.056mg Onion
Folate 19µg 7µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg 10.1µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.139g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Tomatillo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Onion
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.