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Poi vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Poi and Tomatillo

  • Poi has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Tomatillo is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily need of Manganese 6636% more than Poi.
  • Poi has 6 times more Vitamin E than Tomatillo. While Poi has 2.3mg of Vitamin E , Tomatillo has only 0.38mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Poi 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.
Poi
5
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Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Copper +110.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +41251.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 39
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Copper +110.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +41251.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 39
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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.
Poi
6
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Contains more Vitamin E +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +910%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
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 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +910%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
2
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Contains more Carbs +366.3%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Contains more Protein +152.6%
Contains more Fats +628.6%
Contains more Water +27.9%
Equal in Other - 0.55
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 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 Carbs +366.3%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Contains more Protein +152.6%
Contains more Fats +628.6%
Contains more Water +27.9%
Equal in Other - 0.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1309.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +619%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1309.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +619%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 26.83g 3.94g Poi
Protein 0.38g 0.96g Tomatillo
Fats 0.14g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 27.23g 5.84g Poi
Calories 112kcal 32kcal Poi
Sugar 0.39g 3.93g Poi
Fiber 0.4g 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 16mg 7mg Poi
Iron 0.88mg 0.62mg Poi
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Poi
Phosphorus 39mg 39mg
Potassium 183mg 268mg Tomatillo
Sodium 12mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.22mg
Copper 0.166mg 0.079mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.38mg Poi
Vitamin C 4mg 11.7mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.044mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.035mg Poi
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.15mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.056mg Poi
Folate 21µg 7µg Poi
Vitamin K 1µg 10.1µg Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.139g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poi Tomatillo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Poi
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poi
Poi 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 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 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.

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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.