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Custard apple vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between custard apple and tomatoes

  • Custard apple is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and iron, yet tomatoes are higher in vitamin A.
  • Tomatoes cover your daily vitamin A needs 16% more than custard apple.
  • Custard apple contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than tomatoes. While custard apple contains 0.1mg of vitamin B2, tomatoes contain only 0.019mg.
  • The glycemic index of tomatoes is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Tomato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3% 21% 10% 20% 4.6% 10% 0.65% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.2%
Contains more IronIron +163%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.3%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tomato
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 46% 14% 11% 0% 9.3% 4.4% 11% 5.3% 18% 0% 20% 11% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Tomato
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.2%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +547.8%
Contains more OtherOther +96.1%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Tomato
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20% 22% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.08mg 11%
Vitamin K 7.9µg 7%
Carbs 25.2g 3.89g 7%
Copper 0.059mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.019mg 6%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 13.7mg 6%
Iron 0.71mg 0.27mg 6%
Manganese 0.114mg 5%
Fiber 2.4g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 42µg 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.037mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Calories 101kcal 18kcal 4%
Potassium 382mg 237mg 4%
Fructose 1.37g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 11mg 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 10mg 2%
Protein 1.7g 0.88g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 1%
Choline 6.7mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.2g 1%
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.028g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.089mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.594mg 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 2.69g N/A
Sugar 2.63g N/A
Phosphorus 21mg 24mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 5mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.031g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.018mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.027mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard apple Tomato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
14%
Custard apple
12%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.