Tomatillo vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tomatillos and marinara sauce
- Tomatillos have more manganese and vitamin C; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
- Tomatillos cover your daily manganese needs 6646% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce has 6 times less vitamin C than tomatillos. Tomatillos have 11.7mg of vitamin C, while marinara sauce has 2mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111578.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
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 | +485% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +531.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +37.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
1.02 g
Carbs:
5.84 g
Water:
91.63 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.8% |
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Water
~87.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.139 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.417 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +143.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 153mg | 0.137mg | 6646% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 3.917mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 2.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 13.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 319mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.78mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 13.7mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 51kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 1.41g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.84g | 8.06g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.02g | 1.48g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 0.508g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.94g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.17g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.