When you first buy tomatillos, slip off the husk and then rinse and dry them. They will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them.
Tomatillo Carbohydrate and Fiber Counts
- ½ cup chopped or diced tomatillos: 3 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 21 calories
1 medium tomatillo (about 1 ounce): 1 gram effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 11 calories
- ¼ lb (4 oz) tomatillos: 4 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 2 grams fiber and 36 calories
Glycemic Index for Tomatillos
As with most non-starchy vegetables, there is no scientific study of the glycemic index of tomatillos.More Information about the Glycemic Index
Estimated Glycemic Load of Tomatillos
- ½ cup chopped or diced tomatillos: 1
1 medium tomatillo (about 1 ounce): 0
¼ lb (4 oz) tomatillos: 2
More Information About the Glycemic Load
Health Benefits of Tomatillos
Tomatillos are a good source of vitamin C, and contain smaller amounts of other vitamins and minerals.More Information About Tomatillos at Calorie Count.
Sources:
Leroux, MarcusFoster-Powell, Kaye, Holt, Susanna and Brand-Miller, Janette. "International table of glycemic index and glycemic load values: 2002." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol. 76, No. 1, 5-56, (2002).
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21.


