Tomato vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tomatoes and nopales
- Tomatoes have less calcium, manganese, and magnesium.
- Nopales' daily need coverage for calcium is 15% more.
- Tomatoes have a higher glycemic index than nopales.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Nopales, 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 CopperCopper | +13.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +372.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1540% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +49.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.5% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.457mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 164mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 52mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 9.3mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.59mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 5.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.167mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 1.32g | 1% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 257mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 16kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 3.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 1.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 1.15g | N/A |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 7.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.025mg | 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
9%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)