Tomatillo vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between tomatillos and scallion
- Tomatillos have more manganese and vitamin B3; however, scallion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, iron, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Tomatillos cover your daily manganese needs 6645% more than scallion.
- Scallion contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than tomatillos. Tomatillos contain 1.85mg of vitamin B3, while scallion contains 0.525mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Tomatillos, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95525% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +928.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +252.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1949.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +814.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +436.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.3% |
~equal in
Water
~89.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +474.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +463.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 153mg | 0.16mg | 6645% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 207µg | 164% |
| Folate | 7µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.48mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 0.525mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 18.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 0.074g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 1.83g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.84g | 7.34g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.02g | 0.19g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.94g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 276mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 5.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
|
People also compare
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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.107g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)