Tomatillo vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tomatillos and corn
- Tomatillos have more manganese, vitamin K, and vitamin C; however, corn has more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6645% more.
- Tomatillos have 25 times more vitamin K than corn. Tomatillos have 10.1µg of vitamin K, while corn has 0.4µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91516.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +181.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2425% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +428% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +282.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +259.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +141.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 153mg | 0.167mg | 6645% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 0.792mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 0.4µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 5.5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.139mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 5.84g | 20.98g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 3.41g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 29.1mg | 4% |
| Folate | 7µg | 23µg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.17g | 3% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 96kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.057mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 218mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 0.603g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.374g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.02g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 1.683mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.94g | 18.58g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 4.54g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.197g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.358mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.091mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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.