Wax gourd vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wax gourd and tomatillos different?
- Tomatillos are higher than wax gourd in manganese, vitamin B3, potassium, copper, and vitamin K.
- Tomatillos cover your daily need for manganese, 6650% more than wax gourd.
- Wax gourd contains 107 times more sodium than tomatillos. Wax gourd contains 107mg of sodium, while tomatillos contain 1mg.
Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Tomatillos, raw types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5260% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +259.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +273114.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +381.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +260.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +410% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +318.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +373.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.056mg | 153mg | 6650% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.384mg | 1.85mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 268mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 10.1µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.022mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.417g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.139g | 1% |
| Calories | 14kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.96g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 5.84g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 11.7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.04g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Choline | 4.9mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.155g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
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 ($)