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Tomatillo vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomatillo and Ginger

  • Tomatillo has more Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, however, Ginger is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily Manganese needs 6642% more than Ginger.
  • Ginger has 101 times less Vitamin K than Tomatillo. Tomatillo has 10.1µg of Vitamin K, while Ginger has 0.1µg.
  • Ginger contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Ginger root, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Manganese +66712.2%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Manganese +66712.2%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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.
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Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +134%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.034
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +134%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Protein +89.6%
Contains more Carbs +204.3%
Contains more Other +40%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Protein +89.6%
Contains more Carbs +204.3%
Contains more Other +40%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.154
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.154

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 0.96g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 1.02g 0.75g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 32kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 3.93g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 1.9g 2g Ginger
Calcium 7mg 16mg Ginger
Iron 0.62mg 0.6mg Tomatillo
Magnesium 20mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 39mg 34mg Tomatillo
Potassium 268mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 1mg 13mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.079mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 153mg 0.229mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.26mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 5mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.025mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.034mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.75mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 7µg 11µg Ginger
Vitamin K 10.1µg 0.1µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.203g Tomatillo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.154g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.154g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Ginger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.