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Tomatillo vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tomatillos and chuck steak

  • Tomatillos have more manganese; however, chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6652% higher.
  • Tomatillos are lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Tomatillos, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1274900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.3%
Contains more IronIron +295.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +3845.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5400%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +531.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +401.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +939.5%

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65.9%
Contains more OtherOther +243.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2502.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1825.5%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6001.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomatillo Chuck steak
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 Chuck steak DV% diff.
Manganese 153mg 0.012mg 6652%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 0.22mg 8.68mg 77%
Selenium 0.5µg 27.5µg 49%
Protein 0.96g 24.98g 48%
Saturated fat 0.139g 8.66g 39%
Fats 1.02g 19.64g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.373mg 24%
Iron 0.62mg 2.45mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 9.457g 23%
Phosphorus 39mg 193mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 4.663mg 18%
Choline 7.6mg 79mg 13%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.752mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.191mg 12%
Calories 32kcal 277kcal 12%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Vitamin K 10.1µg 1.6µg 7%
Sodium 1mg 71mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.81g 3%
Carbs 5.84g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.066mg 2%
Potassium 268mg 325mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 7mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 3.94g 0g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 3.93g 0g N/A
Copper 0.079mg 0.077mg 0%
Vitamin A 6µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.287g N/A
Folate 7µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.521g)
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 - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.