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Pumpkin vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin and Tomatillo?

  • Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Copper, yet Tomatillo is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6647% higher.
  • Pumpkin has 71 times more Vitamin A RAE than Tomatillo. Pumpkin has 426µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tomatillo has 6µg.

We used Pumpkin, 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 +200%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +60.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +122300%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +60.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +122300%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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 A +7367.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.7%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +818.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 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 A +7367.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.7%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +818.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Fats +920%
Equal in Protein - 0.96
Equal in Water - 91.63
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 +11.3%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Fats +920%
Equal in Protein - 0.96
Equal in Water - 91.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1092.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8240%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1092.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8240%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 6g 3.94g Pumpkin
Protein 1g 0.96g Pumpkin
Fats 0.1g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 6.5g 5.84g Pumpkin
Calories 26kcal 32kcal Tomatillo
Sugar 2.76g 3.93g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 21mg 7mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 0.62mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 44mg 39mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 268mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.32mg 0.22mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.127mg 0.079mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.3µg 0.5µg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 8513IU 114IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 6µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.38mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 11.7mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.044mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.035mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.15mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.056mg Pumpkin
Folate 16µg 7µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 1.1µg 10.1µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.139g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin 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
55%
Pumpkin
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.