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Tomatillo vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tomatillo and Chard

  • Tomatillo has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Chard has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Copper, and Potassium.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6638% more.
  • Tomatillo has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Chard. Tomatillo has 1.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Chard has 0.36mg.
  • Tomatillo is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +45708.4%
Contains more Calcium +728.6%
Contains more Iron +264.5%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Potassium +104.9%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Selenium +80%
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 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +45708.4%
Contains more Calcium +728.6%
Contains more Iron +264.5%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Potassium +104.9%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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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Chard
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +5271.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3140.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.163
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 368% 38% 0% 60% 9% 20% 7% 10% 20% 7% 0% 819%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +5271.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3140.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1175%
Contains more Carbs +41.4%
Contains more Protein +95.8%
Contains more Other +129.1%
Equal in Water - 92.65
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Fats +1175%
Contains more Carbs +41.4%
Contains more Protein +95.8%
Contains more Other +129.1%
Equal in Water - 92.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +868.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1389.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +868.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1389.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Chard Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 2.03g Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 1.88g Chard
Fats 1.02g 0.08g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 4.13g Tomatillo
Calories 32kcal 20kcal Tomatillo
Sugar 3.93g 1.1g Chard
Fiber 1.9g 2.1g Chard
Calcium 7mg 58mg Chard
Iron 0.62mg 2.26mg Chard
Magnesium 20mg 86mg Chard
Phosphorus 39mg 33mg Tomatillo
Potassium 268mg 549mg Chard
Sodium 1mg 179mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.33mg Chard
Copper 0.079mg 0.163mg Chard
Manganese 153mg 0.334mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Chard
Vitamin A 114IU 6124IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 306µg Chard
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 11.7mg 18mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.034mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.086mg Chard
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.36mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.163mg Chard
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.085mg Chard
Folate 7µg 9µg Chard
Vitamin K 10.1µg 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg Chard
Threonine 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg Chard
Methionine 0.02mg Chard
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg Chard
Histidine 0.038mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.012g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.016g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.028g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Chard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard
Chard is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard
Chard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chard
Chard 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/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.