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Tomatillo vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tomatillo and Chinese broccoli

  • Tomatillo has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily need of Manganese 6641% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Tomatillo has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Chinese broccoli. While Tomatillo has 1.85mg of Vitamin B3, Chinese broccoli has only 0.437mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomatillos, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57854.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1328.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~261mg
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~41mg

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 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +141%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1336.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +739.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1314.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +232.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.159mg
~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% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.8%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%
~equal in Water ~93.54g

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +210%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Chinese broccoli Opinion
Calories 32kcal 22kcal Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 1.02g 0.72g Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 3.94g 1.31g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 3.81g Tomatillo
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Tomatillo
Calcium 7mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 268mg 261mg Tomatillo
Iron 0.62mg 0.56mg Tomatillo
Sugar 3.93g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 1.9g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.079mg 0.061mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 39mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 1mg 7mg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 114IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 6µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 153mg 0.264mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.437mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 10.1µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 7µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 7.6mg 25.3mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.05g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.33g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Chinese broccoli
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
46%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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 ($)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.