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Seaweed vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Seaweed and Tomatillo different?

  • Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Tomatillo is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Tomatillo is 6643% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 233 times more Sodium than Tomatillo. While Seaweed contains 233mg of Sodium, Tomatillo contains only 1mg.

Seaweed, kelp, raw and Tomatillos, raw are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2300%
Contains more IronIron +359.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +459.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76400%
~equal in Phosphorus ~39mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 6.8% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +553.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2700%
~equal in Vitamin A ~114IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1101.8%
Contains more FatsFats +82.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +787.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Tomatillo Opinion
Calories 43kcal 32kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 0.96g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 1.02g Tomatillo
Vitamin C 3mg 11.7mg Tomatillo
Net carbs 8.27g 3.94g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 5.84g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 20mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 7mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 268mg Tomatillo
Iron 2.85mg 0.62mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 3.93g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g Tomatillo
Copper 0.13mg 0.079mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.22mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 39mg Seaweed
Sodium 233mg 1mg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 116IU 114IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 6µg
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.38mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.044mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.035mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.056mg Tomatillo
Vitamin K 66µg 10.1µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 7µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 7.6mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.139g Tomatillo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.417g Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Tomatillo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Seaweed
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.