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Tomatillo vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tomatillo and Cardoon?

  • Tomatillo is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, yet Cardoon is richer in Copper, Folate, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6641% higher.
  • Tomatillo has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Cardoon. Tomatillo has 1.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Cardoon has 0.3mg.
  • Tomatillo contains less Sodium.

We used Tomatillos, raw and Cardoon, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +59665.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains more Copper +192.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +59665.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains more Copper +192.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +485%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +871.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +485%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +871.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Fats +920%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Other +105.5%
Equal in Water - 94
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Fats +920%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Other +105.5%
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +917.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +917.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 2.47g Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 0.7g Tomatillo
Fats 1.02g 0.1g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 4.07g Tomatillo
Calories 32kcal 17kcal Tomatillo
Sugar 3.93g Cardoon
Fiber 1.9g 1.6g Tomatillo
Calcium 7mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.62mg 0.7mg Cardoon
Magnesium 20mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 39mg 23mg Tomatillo
Potassium 268mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 1mg 170mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.17mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 153mg 0.256mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 2mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.02mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.03mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.3mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.116mg Cardoon
Folate 7µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.018g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.041g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tomatillo Cardoon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
13%
Tomatillo
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.