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Tomatillo vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tomatillos and taffy (candy)?

  • Taffy (candy) has less manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin K, potassium, iron, fiber, and phosphorus than tomatillos.
  • Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6652% higher.
  • Tomatillos contain less saturated fat.

We used Tomatillos, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8833.3%
Contains more IronIron +6100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
~equal in Zinc ~0.21mg

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 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3100%
Contains more WaterWater +1789.3%
Contains more OtherOther +139.1%
Contains more FatsFats +226.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1467.8%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +440.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Manganese 153mg 0mg 6652%
Carbs 5.84g 91.56g 29%
Calories 32kcal 397kcal 18%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.002mg 12%
Copper 0.079mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.139g 2.049g 9%
Potassium 268mg 3mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Vitamin K 10.1µg 0.3µg 8%
Iron 0.62mg 0.01mg 8%
Magnesium 20mg 0mg 5%
Phosphorus 39mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg 4%
Fats 1.02g 3.33g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.004mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.121g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 0.838g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.012mg 2%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.09mg 2%
Protein 0.96g 0.03g 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 27µg 2%
Sodium 1mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.028mg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Net carbs 3.94g 91.56g N/A
Calcium 7mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 3.93g 68.48g N/A
Zinc 0.22mg 0.21mg 0%
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.131g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.