Zucchini vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between zucchini and tomatillos
- Zucchini has more vitamin B6 and vitamin C, while tomatillos have more manganese and vitamin B3.
- Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6644% higher.
- Tomatillos contain 3 times less folate than zucchini. Zucchini contains 24µg of folate, while tomatillos contain 7µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 | +128.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86340.7% |
| 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 | +53% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +242.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +310.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +134.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +218.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1309.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +358.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.177mg | 153mg | 6644% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 1.85mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 11.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.035mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 10.1µg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.9g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.417g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 0.96g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 5.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 268mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 39mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.139g | 0% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
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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?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (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 is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)