Tomatillo vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tomatillos and taro
- Tomatillos have more manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and vitamin K; however, taro has more vitamin B6, vitamin E, copper, potassium, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6636% more.
- Tomatillos have 10 times more vitamin K than taro. Tomatillos have 10.1µg of vitamin K, while taro has 1µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Taro, 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 IronIron | +12.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39847.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +514.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +117.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +160% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +910% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +526.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +405.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +127.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 153mg | 0.383mg | 6636% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 2.38mg | 13% |
Potassium | 268mg | 591mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.172mg | 10% |
Fiber | 1.9g | 4.1g | 9% |
Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 4.5mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 1µg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 0.6mg | 8% |
Carbs | 5.84g | 26.46g | 7% |
Phosphorus | 39mg | 84mg | 6% |
Calories | 32kcal | 112kcal | 4% |
Folate | 7µg | 22µg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.095mg | 4% |
Calcium | 7mg | 43mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 0.303mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 33mg | 3% |
Choline | 7.6mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 0.083g | 2% |
Iron | 0.62mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
Fats | 1.02g | 0.2g | 1% |
Protein | 0.96g | 1.5g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.94g | 22.36g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.93g | 0.4g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Sodium | 1mg | 11mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 4µg | 0% |
Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.041g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.016g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +410% |
Contains more WaterWater | +29.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +353.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +118.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +868.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +402.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.5% |