Summer squash vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between summer squash and tomatillos
- Summer squash has more vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and folate; however, tomatillos are higher in manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
- Tomatillos cover your daily manganese needs 6645% more than summer squash.
- Tomatillos contain 4 times less folate than summer squash. Summer squash contains 29µg of folate, while tomatillos contain 7µg.
- Summer squash has less sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87328.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +305.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +289.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +279.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +236.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
1.02 g
Carbs:
5.84 g
Water:
91.63 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +466.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.3% |
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Water
~91.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
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 | -68.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +868.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +368.5% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.175mg | 153mg | 6645% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.056mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 1.85mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 11.7mg | 6% |
| Folate | 29µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 10.1µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.417g | 2% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 0.96g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 5.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Potassium | 262mg | 268mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 39mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0.139g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% |
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
16%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
2007%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.