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Tomatillo vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tomatillos and foie gras?

  • Tomatillos are richer in manganese, yet foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, iron, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6647% higher.
  • Tomatillos contain less saturated fat.

We used Tomatillos, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more IronIron +787.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +406.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +318.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +412.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8700%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +485%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +754.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.1%
Contains more WaterWater +147.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1087.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4198%
Contains more OtherOther +454.5%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16422.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Foie gras DV% diff.
Manganese 153mg 0.12mg 6647%
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 6µg 1001µg 111%
Selenium 0.5µg 44µg 79%
Fats 1.02g 43.84g 66%
Saturated fat 0.139g 14.45g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 25.61g 64%
Iron 0.62mg 5.5mg 61%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Copper 0.079mg 0.4mg 36%
Sodium 1mg 697mg 30%
Phosphorus 39mg 200mg 23%
Calories 32kcal 462kcal 22%
Protein 0.96g 11.4g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 1.2mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.299mg 20%
Folate 7µg 60µg 13%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 2mg 11%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Vitamin K 10.1µg 8%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.92mg 6%
Calcium 7mg 70mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.088mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 2.51mg 4%
Potassium 268mg 138mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.84g 3%
Magnesium 20mg 13mg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Carbs 5.84g 4.67g 0%
Net carbs 3.94g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 3.93g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.311g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.