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Tomatillo vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomatillo and Spirulina

  • Tomatillo has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Fiber, however, Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily Manganese needs 6644% more than Spirulina.
  • Spirulina has 13 times less Vitamin C than Tomatillo. Tomatillo has 11.7mg of Vitamin C, while Spirulina has 0.9mg.
  • Tomatillo contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, 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 Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains more Potassium +111%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +82158.1%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Copper +655.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
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 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains more Potassium +111%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +82158.1%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Copper +655.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 0.2

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 A +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +304%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +877.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
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 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +304%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +877.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +161.5%
Contains more Carbs +141.3%
Contains more Protein +516.7%
Equal in Water - 90.67
Equal in Other - 0.6
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +161.5%
Contains more Carbs +141.3%
Contains more Protein +516.7%
Equal in Water - 90.67
Equal in Other - 0.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.135
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.135

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomatillo Spirulina
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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

Nutrient Tomatillo Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 2.02g Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 1.02g 0.39g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 2.42g Tomatillo
Calories 32kcal 26kcal Tomatillo
Sugar 3.93g 0.3g Spirulina
Fiber 1.9g 0.4g Tomatillo
Calcium 7mg 12mg Spirulina
Iron 0.62mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 39mg 11mg Tomatillo
Potassium 268mg 127mg Tomatillo
Sodium 1mg 98mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.2mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 153mg 0.186mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Spirulina
Vitamin A 114IU 56IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 3µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0.9mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.196mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.034mg Tomatillo
Folate 7µg 9µg Spirulina
Vitamin K 10.1µg 2.5µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0.135g Spirulina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.034g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.106g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Spirulina
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
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
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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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.
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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.