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Tomato sauce vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tomato sauce and tomatillos

  • Tomato sauce has more vitamin E, while tomatillos have more manganese, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and vitamin C.
  • Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6647% higher.
  • Tomatillos contain 4 times less vitamin E than tomato sauce. Tomato sauce contains 1.44mg of vitamin E, while tomatillos contain 0.38mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added and Tomatillos, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +54.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135298.2%
~equal in Potassium ~268mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.22mg

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 23% 26% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
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% 6.8% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +281.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +260.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more OtherOther +247.3%
Contains more FatsFats +240%
~equal in Carbs ~5.84g
~equal in Water ~91.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato sauce Tomatillo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Tomatillo Opinion
Calories 24kcal 32kcal Tomatillo
Protein 1.2g 0.96g Tomato sauce
Fats 0.3g 1.02g Tomatillo
Vitamin C 7mg 11.7mg Tomatillo
Net carbs 3.81g 3.94g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.31g 5.84g Tomatillo
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Tomatillo
Calcium 14mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 297mg 268mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0.96mg 0.62mg Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g 3.93g Tomato sauce
Fiber 1.5g 1.9g Tomatillo
Copper 0.115mg 0.079mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.22mg 0.22mg
Phosphorus 27mg 39mg Tomatillo
Sodium 11mg 1mg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 435IU 114IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 22µg 6µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg 0.38mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.113mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.044mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.035mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.15mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.056mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 2.8µg 10.1µg Tomatillo
Folate 9µg 7µg Tomato sauce
Choline 9.9mg 7.6mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.139g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.417g Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce Tomatillo
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
14%
Tomato sauce
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/nutrients
  2. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.