Tomatillo vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomatillos and cucumber different?
- Tomatillos are higher in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and fiber; however, cucumber is richer in vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6649% higher.
- Tomatillos contain 19 times more vitamin B3 than cucumber. While tomatillos contain 1.85mg of vitamin B3, cucumber contains only 0.098mg.
- Cucumber has less sugar.
Tomatillos, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +193570.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +317.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1787.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +62.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +827.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.7% |
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Water
~95.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1203.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 153mg | 0.079mg | 6649% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 0.098mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 2.8mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 16.4µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 147mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 0.032g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 0.259mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 15kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.02g | 0.11g | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.84g | 3.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.94g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)