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Tomatillo vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tomatillo and Chocolate?

  • Tomatillo is richer in Manganese, yet Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Potassium.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6590% higher.
  • Tomatillo contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Tomatillos, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Manganese +10682.2%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +1193.5%
Contains more Magnesium +630%
Contains more Phosphorus +428.2%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains more Zinc +813.6%
Contains more Copper +1201.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Manganese +10682.2%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +1193.5%
Contains more Magnesium +630%
Contains more Phosphorus +428.2%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains more Zinc +813.6%
Contains more Copper +1201.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +128%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +9346.4%
Contains more Protein +408.3%
Contains more Fats +2966.7%
Contains more Carbs +947.4%
Contains more Other +209.1%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +9346.4%
Contains more Protein +408.3%
Contains more Fats +2966.7%
Contains more Carbs +947.4%
Contains more Other +209.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6054.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.9%
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6054.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 0.96g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 1.02g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 5.84g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 32kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 3.93g 47.9g Tomatillo
Fiber 1.9g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 7mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.62mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 20mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 39mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 268mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 1mg 24mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.079mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 153mg 1.419mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 114IU 50IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 2µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 11.7mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.025mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.725mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.042mg Tomatillo
Folate 7µg Tomatillo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 10.1µg 8.1µg Tomatillo
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Tomatillo
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 0.139g 18.519g Tomatillo
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.