Watercress vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between watercress and tomatillos
- Watercress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, tomatillos are higher in manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, and iron.
- Tomatillos cover your daily manganese needs 6642% more than watercress.
- Tomatillos contain 28 times less vitamin A than watercress. Watercress contains 3191IU of vitamin A, while tomatillos contain 114IU.
Food varieties used in this article are Watercress, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1614.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +210% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62604.9% |
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 | +267.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2375.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +825% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
1.02 g
Carbs:
5.84 g
Water:
91.63 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +920% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +352.7% |
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Water
~91.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
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 | -80.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1837.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1091.4% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.244mg | 153mg | 6642% |
| Vitamin K | 250µg | 10.1µg | 200% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 11.7mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 6µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.85mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.035mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.056mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.044mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.417g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 0.96g | 3% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 268mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 5.84g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.139g | 1% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 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
74%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
2007%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 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.