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Tomatillo vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tomatillo and Cauliflower different?

  • Tomatillo is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Tomatillo is 6645% higher.
  • Tomatillo contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Cauliflower. While Tomatillo contains 1.85mg of Vitamin B3, Cauliflower contains only 0.507mg.
  • Cauliflower has less Sugar.

Tomatillos, raw and Cauliflower, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98609.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%

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% 6.8% 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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +312%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +714.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +482.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +264.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more OtherOther +38.2%
~equal in Water ~92.07g

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +355.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1245.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Cauliflower Opinion
Calories 32kcal 25kcal Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 1.02g 0.28g Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 3.94g 2.97g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 4.97g Tomatillo
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Tomatillo
Calcium 7mg 22mg Cauliflower
Potassium 268mg 299mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.62mg 0.42mg Tomatillo
Sugar 3.93g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 1.9g 2g Cauliflower
Copper 0.079mg 0.039mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 39mg 44mg Cauliflower
Sodium 1mg 30mg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.08mg Tomatillo
Manganese 153mg 0.155mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.507mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 10.1µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Folate 7µg 57µg Cauliflower
Choline 7.6mg 44.3mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.034g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.031g Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Cauliflower
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
13%
Tomatillo
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.