Tomatillo vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tomatillos and winter melon?
- Tomatillos are higher in manganese, vitamin B3, potassium, and copper, yet winter melon is higher in vitamin B2.
- Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6650% more.
- Tomatillos have 45 times more potassium than winter melon. While tomatillos have 268mg of potassium, winter melon has only 6mg.
- The amount of sodium in tomatillos is lower.
We used Tomatillos, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw types in this article.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +243.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263693.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +214.3% |
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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +410% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
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Water
~96.1g
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +318.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +379.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 153mg | 0.058mg | 6650% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 111mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 2.9g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.61mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 0.087g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.016g | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 13kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.84g | 3g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.02g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.94g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)