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Potato vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato and Tomatillo?

  • Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, yet Tomatillo is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin K.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6643% higher.
  • Potato has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Tomatillo. Potato has 0.298mg of Vitamin B6, while Tomatillo has 0.056mg.
  • Potato contains less Sugar.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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 +71.4%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +76400%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +76400%
Contains more Selenium +25%

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.
Potato
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.1%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin E +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +405%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.035
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% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 C +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.1%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin E +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +405%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.035

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +113.5%
Contains more Carbs +199.5%
Contains more Other +103.6%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Water +15.6%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +113.5%
Contains more Carbs +199.5%
Contains more Other +103.6%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Water +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +892.9%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +892.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 3.94g Potato
Protein 2.05g 0.96g Potato
Fats 0.09g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 17.49g 5.84g Potato
Calories 77kcal 32kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 3.93g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 1.9g Potato
Calcium 12mg 7mg Potato
Iron 0.81mg 0.62mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 39mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 268mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.3mg 0.22mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.079mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.4µg 0.5µg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 2IU 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 19.7mg 11.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.044mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.035mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.15mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.056mg Potato
Folate 15µg 7µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 10.1µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.139g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
18%
Potato
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato 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 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.