Tomatillo vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tomatillos and yam?
- Tomatillos are richer in manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin K, yet yam is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and fiber.
- Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6636% higher.
- Tomatillos have 8 times more sugar than yam. Tomatillos have 3.93g of sugar, while yam has 0.49g.
We used Tomatillos, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41139.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +235.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +339.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +113.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +628.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +370.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +595% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 153mg | 0.371mg | 6636% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.228mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 670mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 0.552mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.152mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 2.3µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 5.84g | 27.48g | 7% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 116kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.095mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 0.311mg | 3% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 16.2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 0.06g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.02g | 0.14g | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.029g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 1.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 12.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.94g | 23.58g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.