Tomatillo Nutrition Facts

Overview of Tomatillo Nutrition

Scientific Name: Physalis philadelphica

Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

In brief tomatillo has: vitamin C (11.70 mg | 13% DV) Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) originated from Mexico. It is a small spherical-shaped berry in the tomato family. It has tart and sweet flavor and is yellowish when ripe. Do not confuse with its relative, goldenberry (Physalis peruviana). Tomatillos contain many nutrients good for health such as being a rich source of vitamin C. An amount of 100 g of tomatillos contains 11.70 mg of vitamin C providing 13% daily value (DV). Vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports the immune system by protecting the body from free radicals and stimulating the production of white blood cells. Vitamin C also contributes to the growth of blood vessels, bones, and organs. It also stimulates collagen production, which benefits the health of skin and connective tissues. Tomatillos also provide low amounts of other vitamins and minerals with antioxidant properties. These nutrients help strengthen the immune system, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and maintain healthy bones, skin, and vision. Tomatillos are low in calories (2% DV) and fat (1% DV). They are eaten raw and cooked in a variety of dishes, but it is most often used in salsa verde.

Calories

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	32 kcal	2%

Carbohydrates

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Carbs	5.84 g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.90 g	7%
Sugars	3.93 g
Starch	- g

Sterols

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Cholesterol	0.00 mg	0%
Phytosterols	- mg

Fat and Fatty Acids

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Fat	1.02 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.14 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.16 g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total	0.42 g
18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6	0.40 g
18:3 n-6 (GLA)	0.00 g
18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3	0.02 g
18:4 n-3 (SDA)	0.00 g
20:5 n-3 (EPA)	0.00 g
22:5 n-3 (DPA)	0.00 g
22:6 n-3 (DHA)	0.00 g
Trans Fat	- g

Protein and Amino Acids

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Protein, total	0.96 g	2%
Tryptophan	- g
Threonine	- g
Isoleucine	- g
Leucine	- g
Lysine	- g
Methionine	- g
Cystine	- g
Phenylalanine	- g
Tyrosine	- g
Valine	- g
Arginine	- g
Histidine	- g
Alanine	- g
Aspartic Acid	- g
Glutamic Acid	- g
Glycine	- g
Proline	- g
Serine	- g

Vitamins

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin Can antioxidant and for immune health and making collagen	11.70 mg	13%
Thiaminfor amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism	0.04 mg	3%
Riboflavinfor amino acid, lipid, and vitamin B6 metabolism	0.04 mg	3%
Niacinfor digestive and skin health and nerve function	1.85 mg	12%
Pantothenic Acidfor cholesterol, fatty acid, and hormone metabolism	0.15 mg	3%
Vitamin B6for brain development, immune health, and protein metabolism	0.06 mg	4%
Folate, totalfor amino acid metabolism and preventing neural tube defects	7.00 mcg	2%
Folic Acid	0.00 mcg
Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)	7.00 mcg
Cholinefor brain health and nerve function	7.60 mg	1%
Betainefor metabolizing an amino acid called homocysteine	- mg
Vitamin B12for nerve function and red blood cell formation	0.00 mcg	0%
Vitamin A, totalan antioxidant and for eye, immune, and reproductive health	5.67 mcg	1%
Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent	6.00 mcg
Retinol	0.00 mcg
Beta-Carotene	63.00 mcg
Alpha-Carotene	10.00 mcg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	0.00 mcg
Lycopenean antioxidant	- mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthinantioxidants	467.00 mcg
Vitamin E, totalan antioxidant and for cardiovascular and immune health	0.38 mg	3%
Alpha-Tocopherol	0.38 mg
Beta-Tocopherol	- mg
Gamma-Tocopherol	- mg
Delta-Tocopherol	- mg
Vitamin Dfor calcium absorption, immune health, and muscle/nerve function	0.00 mcg	0%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)for bone health and normal blood clotting	10.10 mcg	8%
Biotinfor amino acid, glucose, and fatty acid metabolism	- mcg	-

Minerals

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calciumfor bone health and muscle/nerve function	7.00 mg	1%
Ironfor carrying oxygen to cells and muscles	0.62 mg	3%
Magnesiumfor bone and heart health and muscle/nerve function	20.00 mg	5%
Phosphorusfor bone health and helping the body store and use energy	39.00 mg	3%
Potassiumfor carbohydrate metabolism and muscle/nerve function	268.00 mg	6%
Sodiumfor muscle/nerve function	1.00 mg	0%
Zincan antioxidant and for immune health	0.22 mg	2%
Copperfor iron absorption and blood vessel, bone, and immune health	0.08 mg	9%
Manganesean antioxidant	0.15 mg	7%
Seleniuman antioxidant and for reproductive health and thyroid function	0.50 mcg	1%
Iodinefor thyroid function	- mcg	-
Chromiumfor metabolizing and storing carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins	- mcg	-
Molybdenumfor metabolizing sulfites and sulfur-containing amino acids	- mcg	-
Chloridefor muscle/nerve function	- mg	-
Fluoridefor reducing tooth decay	- mg

Flavonoids

Name	Amount

Others

Name	Amount
Water	91.63 g
Ash	0.55 g
Alcohol	0.00 g
Caffeine	0.00 mg
Theobromine	0.00 mg
Resveratrol	- mg
Phytoalbumin	- mg
Chlorogenic Acid	- mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.

References:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.