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Celtuce vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Celtuce and Tomato

  • Celtuce is richer than Tomato in Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Celtuce is 25% higher.
  • Celtuce contains 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Tomato. Celtuce contains 175µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tomato contains 42µg.

Food types used in this article are Celtuce, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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.
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Tomato
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +103.7%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +503.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +103.7%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +503.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +47.5%

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.
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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin A +320.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.594
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +320.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.594

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tomato
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +37.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.88
Equal in Carbs - 3.89
Equal in Water - 94.52
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +37.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.88
Equal in Carbs - 3.89
Equal in Water - 94.52

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celtuce Tomato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celtuce Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 2.69g Tomato
Protein 0.85g 0.88g Tomato
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Celtuce
Carbs 3.65g 3.89g Tomato
Calories 18kcal 18kcal
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g Celtuce
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Celtuce
Calcium 39mg 10mg Celtuce
Iron 0.55mg 0.27mg Celtuce
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Celtuce
Phosphorus 39mg 24mg Celtuce
Potassium 330mg 237mg Celtuce
Sodium 11mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.27mg 0.17mg Celtuce
Copper 0.04mg 0.059mg Tomato
Manganese 0.688mg 0.114mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 3500IU 833IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 175µg 42µg Celtuce
Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 19.5mg 13.7mg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.037mg Celtuce
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.019mg Celtuce
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 0.594mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.089mg Celtuce
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.08mg Tomato
Folate 46µg 15µg Celtuce
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.006mg
Threonine 0.039mg 0.027mg Celtuce
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.018mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.052mg 0.025mg Celtuce
Lysine 0.055mg 0.027mg Celtuce
Methionine 0.01mg 0.006mg Celtuce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.027mg Celtuce
Valine 0.046mg 0.018mg Celtuce
Histidine 0.015mg 0.014mg Celtuce
Saturated Fat 0.028g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celtuce Tomato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
31%
Celtuce
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Celtuce
Celtuce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celtuce
Celtuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/nutrients
  2. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.