Taro vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Taro and Tomatillo
- Taro has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Tomatillo has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K.
- Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6636% more.
- Taro has 6 times more Vitamin E than Tomatillo. Taro has 2.38mg of Vitamin E, while Tomatillo has 0.38mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taro, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +65% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +514.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39847.8% |
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 | +526.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +405.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +910% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +353.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +410% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +868.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +402.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 0.96g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 1.02g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 11.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 3.94g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 5.84g |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.62mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 3.93g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 39mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 114IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 153mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 10.1µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 17.3mg | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.139g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.155g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.417g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
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.