Zucchini vs Tomatillo - In-Depth Nutrition 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Zucchini

2

:

6

Tomatillo

Contains more Calcium +128.6%

Contains more Zinc +45.5%

Contains more Iron +67.6%

Contains more Magnesium +11.1%

Contains more Copper +49.1%

Contains less Sodium -87.5%

Equal in Potassium - 268

Equal in Phosphorus - 39

Zucchini

Tomatillo

Contains more Calcium +128.6%

Contains more Zinc +45.5%

Contains more Iron +67.6%

Contains more Magnesium +11.1%

Contains more Copper +49.1%

Contains less Sodium -87.5%

Equal in Potassium - 268

Equal in Phosphorus - 39

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Zucchini

7

:

3

Tomatillo

Contains more Vitamin C +53%

Contains more Vitamin A +75.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.1%

Contains more Folate, total +242.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +134.9%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044

Zucchini

Tomatillo

Contains more Vitamin C +53%

Contains more Vitamin A +75.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.1%

Contains more Folate, total +242.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +134.9%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044

Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores

Summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfils human daily needs, the more the summary score is

Vitamin Summary Score

15

13

Mineral Summary Score

9

10

Macronutrients Comparison

Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Protein

7%

6%

Carbohydrates

3%

6%

Fats

1%

5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention at the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.


Lower in Sugars
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sodium
Lower in glycemic index
Lower in price
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

Which food is preferable in case of diets?

Low Calories diet

Low Fats diet

Low Carbs diet

Low glycemic index diet

is better in case of low diet


Low Calories diet
Low Fats diet
Low Carbs diet
Low glycemic index diet

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Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sugars?

Zucchini contains less Sugars (difference - 1.43g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins

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 - 15)

Which food is cheaper?

Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

?

It cannot be definitely stated which food is richer in minerals. See charts below for detailed information.

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

In the column "Opinion" we made some assumptions which could be controversial. For instance we are assuming that less saturated fats is good for you. Please ignore this column if you have your own opinion.We marked the nutrients, comparison of which we considered as not meaningful, as "N/A"

Nutrient			Opinion
Calories	17	32
Protein	1.21	0.96
Fats	0.32	1.02
Vitamin C	17.9	11.7
Carbs	3.11	5.84
Cholesterol	0	0
Vitamin D	0	0
Iron	0.37	0.62
Calcium	16	7
Potassium	261	268
Magnesium	18	20
Sugars	2.5	3.93
Fiber	1	1.9
Copper	0.053	0.079
Zinc	0.32	0.22
Starch	0
Phosphorus	38	39
Sodium	8	1
Vitamin A	200	114
Vitamin E	0.12	0.38
Vitamin D	0	0
Vitamin B1	0.045	0.044
Vitamin B2	0.094	0.035
Vitamin B3	0.451	1.85
Vitamin B5	0.204	0.15
Vitamin B6	0.163	0.056
Vitamin B12	0	0
Vitamin K	4.3	10.1
Folate, total	24	7
Folic acid (B9)	0	0
Trans Fat	0	0
Saturated Fat	0.084	0.139
Monounsaturated Fat	0.011	0.155
Polyunsaturated fat	0.091	0.417
Tryptophan	0.01
Threonine	0.029
Isoleucine	0.044
Leucine	0.071
Lysine	0.067
Methionine	0.018
Phenylalanine	0.043
Valine	0.054
Histidine	0.026
Fructose	1.38