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Tomatillo vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomatillo and Mustard

  • Tomatillo has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K, however, Mustard is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily Manganese needs 6634% more than Mustard.
  • Mustard has 39 times less Vitamin C than Tomatillo. Tomatillo has 11.7mg of Vitamin C, while Mustard has 0.3mg.
  • Tomatillo contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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 Potassium +76.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +36155.9%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +159.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.9%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Selenium +6600%
Equal in Copper - 0.074
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 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +36155.9%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +159.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.9%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Selenium +6600%
Equal in Copper - 0.074

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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Contains more Vitamin C +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.36
Equal in Folate - 7
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 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.36
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +289.6%
Contains more Fats +227.5%
Contains more Other +512.7%
Equal in Carbs - 5.83
Equal in Water - 83.72
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Protein +289.6%
Contains more Fats +227.5%
Contains more Other +512.7%
Equal in Carbs - 5.83
Equal in Water - 83.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1307.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.6%
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1307.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 1.83g Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 3.74g Mustard
Fats 1.02g 3.34g Mustard
Carbs 5.84g 5.83g Tomatillo
Calories 32kcal 60kcal Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 3.93g 0.92g Mustard
Fiber 1.9g 4g Mustard
Calcium 7mg 63mg Mustard
Iron 0.62mg 1.61mg Mustard
Magnesium 20mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 39mg 108mg Mustard
Potassium 268mg 152mg Tomatillo
Sodium 1mg 1104mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.64mg Mustard
Copper 0.079mg 0.074mg Tomatillo
Manganese 153mg 0.422mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 114IU 109IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 5µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.36mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0.3mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.565mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.07mg Mustard
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin K 10.1µg 1.4µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.214g Tomatillo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.774g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 1103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard 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 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.

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.