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Tomatillo vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tomatillos and custard

  • Tomatillos have more manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B3; however, custard has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6652% higher.
  • Custard has 117 times less vitamin C than tomatillos. Tomatillos have 11.7mg of vitamin C, while custard has 0.1mg.

Food types used in this article are Tomatillos, raw and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more IronIron +82.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2185614.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1885.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1301.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +366%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.3%

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% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +315.6%
Contains more FatsFats +292.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.4%
Contains more OtherOther +74.5%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +627.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Custard DV% diff.
Manganese 153mg 0.007mg 6652%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.22mg 14%
Phosphorus 39mg 130mg 13%
Calcium 7mg 139mg 13%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0.1mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.132mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.699mg 11%
Selenium 0.5µg 6µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.139g 2.032g 9%
Vitamin K 10.1µg 0.2µg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Protein 0.96g 3.99g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin A 6µg 52µg 5%
Calories 32kcal 122kcal 5%
Fats 1.02g 4g 5%
Copper 0.079mg 0.03mg 5%
Sodium 1mg 84mg 4%
Iron 0.62mg 0.34mg 4%
Carbs 5.84g 17.6g 4%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.51mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 1.127g 2%
Potassium 268mg 207mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.06mg 2%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.312g 1%
Choline 7.6mg 11.8mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.064mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.061mg 1%
Net carbs 3.94g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 3.93g 4.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.