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Tomatillo vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tomatillos and fennel

  • Tomatillos have more manganese and vitamin B3, while fennel has more vitamin K.
  • Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6644% higher.
  • Fennel contains 801 times less Manganese than tomatillos. Tomatillos contain 153mg of Manganese, while fennel contains 0.191mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Fennel, bulb, raw.

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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%
Fennel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80004.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +17.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
~equal in Zinc ~0.2mg

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% 6.8% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
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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 40% 58% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +521.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +285.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~12mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.032mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Fennel
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +410%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25%
Contains more OtherOther +90.9%
~equal in Water ~90.21g

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
Fennel
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28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +127.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Fennel Opinion
Calories 32kcal 31kcal Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 1.02g 0.2g Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 12mg Fennel
Net carbs 3.94g 4.2g Fennel
Carbs 5.84g 7.3g Fennel
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Tomatillo
Calcium 7mg 49mg Fennel
Potassium 268mg 414mg Fennel
Iron 0.62mg 0.73mg Fennel
Sugar 3.93g 3.93g
Fiber 1.9g 3.1g Fennel
Copper 0.079mg 0.066mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.2mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 39mg 50mg Fennel
Sodium 1mg 52mg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 114IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A 6µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.58mg Fennel
Manganese 153mg 0.191mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.01mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.032mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.64mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.047mg Tomatillo
Vitamin K 10.1µg 62.8µg Fennel
Folate 7µg 27µg Fennel
Choline 7.6mg 13.2mg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.09g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.068g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.169g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Fennel
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
13%
Tomatillo
26%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (3.93 g)
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.
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.