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Tomatillo vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tomatillos and chicken meat

  • Tomatillos have more manganese and vitamin C; however, chicken meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Tomatillos cover your daily need for manganese, 6651% more than chicken meat.
  • Tomatillos have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomatillos, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +764900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more IronIron +103.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +781.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4680%

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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +320.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +767.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +-257.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2743.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1233.3%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3345.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +612.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Chicken meat DV% diff.
Manganese 153mg 0.02mg 6651%
Protein 0.96g 27.3g 53%
Selenium 0.5µg 23.9µg 43%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 8.487mg 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.4mg 26%
Phosphorus 39mg 182mg 20%
Fats 1.02g 13.6g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 1.03mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 2.97g 17%
Saturated fat 0.139g 3.79g 17%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.94mg 16%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 5.34g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Choline 7.6mg 65.9mg 11%
Calories 32kcal 239kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.168mg 10%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Iron 0.62mg 1.26mg 8%
Vitamin K 10.1µg 2.4µg 6%
Vitamin A 6µg 48µg 5%
Sodium 1mg 82mg 4%
Carbs 5.84g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.063mg 2%
Potassium 268mg 223mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 15mg 1%
Copper 0.079mg 0.066mg 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.27mg 1%
Net carbs 3.94g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.93g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.651g)
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 - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.