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Tomatillo vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tomatillos and dulce de Leche different?

  • Tomatillos are higher in manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin C; however, dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6652% higher.
  • Tomatillos contain 9 times more vitamin B3 than dulce de Leche. While tomatillos contain 1.85mg of vitamin B3, dulce de Leche contains only 0.21mg.
  • Tomatillos have less saturated fat.

Tomatillos, raw and Dulce de Leche 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.
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% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +264.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1875%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7649900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3485.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +259.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +440%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +781%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +676.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1072.4%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +219.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +612.5%
Contains more FatsFats +620.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +847.8%
Contains more OtherOther +218.2%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1282.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomatillo Dulce de Leche
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Manganese 153mg 0.002mg 6652%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.405mg 28%
Calcium 7mg 251mg 24%
Phosphorus 39mg 193mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.139g 4.534g 20%
Carbs 5.84g 55.35g 17%
Choline 7.6mg 89.1mg 15%
Calories 32kcal 315kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.835mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Protein 0.96g 6.84g 12%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 2.6mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.21mg 10%
Fats 1.02g 7.35g 10%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Copper 0.079mg 0.004mg 8%
Vitamin A 6µg 74µg 8%
Vitamin K 10.1µg 1.3µg 7%
Sodium 1mg 129mg 6%
Iron 0.62mg 0.17mg 6%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.79mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 2.143g 5%
Selenium 0.5µg 2.7µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.016mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.016mg 2%
Potassium 268mg 350mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Folate 7µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 3.94g 55.35g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 3.93g 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.375g 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.