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Tomatillo vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tomatillo and Purslane

  • Tomatillo has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3, while Purslane has more Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6639% higher.
  • Purslane contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Tomatillo. Tomatillo contains 1.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Purslane contains 0.48mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Purslane, 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.
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +50395%
Contains more Calcium +828.6%
Contains more Iron +221%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains more Copper +43%
Contains more Selenium +80%
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 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +50395%
Contains more Calcium +828.6%
Contains more Iron +221%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains more Copper +43%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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 B3 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1057.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.047
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 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1057.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.047

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +183.3%
Contains more Carbs +72.3%
Contains more Protein +111.5%
Contains more Other +147.3%
Equal in Water - 92.86
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Fats +183.3%
Contains more Carbs +72.3%
Contains more Protein +111.5%
Contains more Other +147.3%
Equal in Water - 92.86

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 3.39g Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 1.02g 0.36g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 3.39g Tomatillo
Calories 32kcal 20kcal Tomatillo
Sugar 3.93g Purslane
Fiber 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 7mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.62mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 20mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 39mg 44mg Purslane
Potassium 268mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 1mg 45mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.17mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 153mg 0.303mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 114IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.48mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.036mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.073mg Purslane
Folate 7µg 12µg Purslane
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 0.139g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tomatillo Purslane
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane 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 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 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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.