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Tomatillo vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tomatillos and arrowroot

  • Tomatillos have more manganese and vitamin C, while arrowroot has more folate, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6645% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 6 times less vitamin C than tomatillos. Tomatillos contain 11.7mg of vitamin C, while arrowroot contains 1.9mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Arrowroot, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87831%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.4%
Contains more IronIron +258.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%

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 39% 2% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +4728.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.693mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +410%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.3%
Contains more OtherOther +158.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 22% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3775%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Arrowroot DV% diff.
Manganese 153mg 0.174mg 6645%
Folate 7µg 338µg 83%
Iron 0.62mg 2.22mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.266mg 16%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 1.9mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.143mg 8%
Vitamin K 10.1µg 8%
Phosphorus 39mg 98mg 8%
Protein 0.96g 4.24g 7%
Copper 0.079mg 0.121mg 5%
Potassium 268mg 454mg 5%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.292mg 3%
Carbs 5.84g 13.39g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.059mg 2%
Calories 32kcal 65kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.092g 2%
Fiber 1.9g 1.3g 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.693mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Fats 1.02g 0.2g 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Sodium 1mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 3.94g 12.09g N/A
Calcium 7mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 3.93g N/A
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.139g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 0.004g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tomatillo Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
12%
Tomatillo
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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.

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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.