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Tomatillo vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tomatillos and fruitcake

  • Tomatillos have more manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B3; however, fruitcake has more iron and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6643% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 23 times less vitamin C than tomatillos. Tomatillos have 11.7mg of vitamin C, while fruitcake has 0.5mg.
  • Tomatillos are lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Tomatillos, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69445.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +371.4%
Contains more IronIron +233.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +262.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +202.1%
Contains more FatsFats +792.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +954.8%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2609.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +696.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Fruitcake DV% diff.
Manganese 153mg 0.22mg 6643%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 3.323g 19%
Carbs 5.84g 61.6g 19%
Iron 0.62mg 2.07mg 18%
Calories 32kcal 324kcal 15%
Fats 1.02g 9.1g 12%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0.5mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 4.2g 10%
Vitamin K 10.1µg 1.5µg 7%
Fiber 1.9g 3.7g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.791mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.099mg 5%
Sodium 1mg 101mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.139g 1.048g 4%
Protein 0.96g 2.9g 4%
Potassium 268mg 153mg 3%
Copper 0.079mg 0.05mg 3%
Folate 7µg 20µg 3%
Calcium 7mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.9mg 3%
Selenium 0.5µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.226mg 2%
Phosphorus 39mg 52mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.05mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.046mg 1%
Net carbs 3.94g 57.9g N/A
Sugar 3.93g 27.42g N/A
Zinc 0.22mg 0.27mg 0%
Vitamin A 6µg 7µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Choline 7.6mg 8.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.909g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.