Tomatillo vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tomatillos and red leaf lettuce
- Tomatillos have more manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and copper, while red leaf lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, and folate.
- Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6643% higher.
- Red leaf lettuce contains 6 times less vitamin B3 than tomatillos. Tomatillos contain 1.85mg of vitamin B3, while red leaf lettuce contains 0.321mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Lettuce, red leaf, 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75269.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 CVitamin C | +216.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +476.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1289.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +414.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
1.02 g
Carbs:
5.84 g
Water:
91.63 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +363.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +158.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.5% |
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Water
~95.64g
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Other
~0.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.139 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.417 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +479.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 153mg | 0.203mg | 6643% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 140.3µg | 109% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 375µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 0.321mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 3.7mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
| Folate | 7µg | 36µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.028mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 187mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 0.072g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 11.8mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 1.33g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.84g | 2.26g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.02g | 0.22g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.94g | 1.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.28g | 0% |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.122g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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