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Tomatillo vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tomatillos and chili Pepper

  • Tomatillos have more manganese and vitamin B3; however, chili Pepper have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, iron, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6642% higher.
  • Chili Pepper have 2 times less vitamin B3 than tomatillos. Tomatillos have 1.85mg of vitamin B3, while chili Pepper have 0.95mg.

Food types used in this article are Tomatillos, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64457%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +93.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
~equal in Selenium ~0.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 2% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1972.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +396.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +410%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62%
~equal in Water ~87.74g
~equal in Other ~0.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 22% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1309.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +282.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 153mg 0.237mg 6642%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 242.5mg 256%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.278mg 17%
Copper 0.079mg 0.174mg 11%
Iron 0.62mg 1.2mg 7%
Vitamin A 6µg 59µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.95mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.09mg 4%
Folate 7µg 23µg 4%
Vitamin K 10.1µg 14.3µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.061mg 2%
Protein 0.96g 2g 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.69mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.109g 2%
Potassium 268mg 340mg 2%
Fiber 1.9g 1.5g 2%
Choline 7.6mg 11.1mg 1%
Carbs 5.84g 9.46g 1%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.3mg 1%
Fats 1.02g 0.2g 1%
Saturated fat 0.139g 0.021g 1%
Calcium 7mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Phosphorus 39mg 46mg 1%
Calories 32kcal 40kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.94g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 3.93g 5.1g N/A
Sodium 1mg 7mg 0%
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tomatillo Chili Pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Tomatillo
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.