Tomatillo vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tomatillos and melon?
- Tomatillos are higher in manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin K, yet melon is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6651% more.
- Tomatillos have 8 times more vitamin B3 than melon. While tomatillos have 1.85mg of vitamin B3, melon has only 0.232mg.
- The amount of sugar in tomatillos is lower.
We used Tomatillos, raw and Melons, casaba, raw types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +680% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +437042.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +697.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +304% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +920% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +969.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 153mg | 0.035mg | 6651% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 21.8mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 0.232mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.163mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 2.5µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.34mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 0.039g | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 182mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.025g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.02g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 28kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 1.11g | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.84g | 6.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.94g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.002g | 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
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)