Currant vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between currants and tomatoes
- Currants have more vitamin C, fiber, iron, and copper; however, tomatoes are higher in vitamin A.
- Currants cover your daily need for vitamin C, 30% more than tomatoes.
- Currants have 4 times more iron than tomatoes. While currants have 1mg of iron, tomatoes have only 0.27mg.
- Tomatoes have less sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Currants, red and white, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more IronIron | +270.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +199.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +39.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +494% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.083g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +157.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +157.7% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 13.7mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 1.2g | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.27mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.059mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 1.37g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 7.9µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 3.89g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.594mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.114mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 18kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 237mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 0.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant 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.