Spaghetti vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spaghetti and tomatillos
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, tomatillos are higher in manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and potassium.
- Tomatillos cover your daily manganese needs 6638% more than spaghetti.
- Tomatillos contain 53 times less selenium than spaghetti. Spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, while tomatillos contain 0.5µg.
- Spaghetti has less sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5180% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +509.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47415.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +504.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +428.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.4% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 153mg | 6638% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0.5µg | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.7mg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Protein | 5.8g | 0.96g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.85mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 10.1µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 5.84g | 8% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 268mg | 7% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 32kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.417g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 1.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.139g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.