Seaweed vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and tomatillos different?
- Seaweed is higher in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, tomatillos are richer in manganese and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6643% higher.
- Seaweed contains 233 times more sodium than tomatillos. While seaweed contains 233mg of sodium, tomatillos contain 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 153mg | 6643% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 10.1µg | 47% |
| Folate | 180µg | 7µg | 43% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.62mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 20mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 7mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 11.7mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.85mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.035mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 268mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.417g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 0.96g | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 5.84g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.139g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)