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Edamame vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edamame and Tomato

  • Tomato contains less Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc than Edamame.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 74% higher.
  • Tomato contains 9 times less Manganese than Edamame. Edamame contains 1.024mg of Manganese, while Tomato contains 0.114mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 +530%
Contains more Iron +740.7%
Contains more Magnesium +481.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +604.2%
Contains more Potassium +84%
Contains more Zinc +705.9%
Contains more Copper +484.7%
Contains more Manganese +798.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +530%
Contains more Iron +740.7%
Contains more Magnesium +481.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +604.2%
Contains more Potassium +84%
Contains more Zinc +705.9%
Contains more Copper +484.7%
Contains more Manganese +798.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%

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 E +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +1973.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +238%
Contains more Vitamin A +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +124.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 E +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +1973.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +238%
Contains more Vitamin A +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +124.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tomato
Contains more Protein +1253.4%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Contains more Carbs +129%
Contains more Other +137.3%
Contains more Water +29.9%
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 Protein +1253.4%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Contains more Carbs +129%
Contains more Other +137.3%
Contains more Water +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tomato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4035.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2497.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4035.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2497.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tomato
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1041.7%
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1041.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 2.69g Edamame
Protein 11.91g 0.88g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.2g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 3.89g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 18kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g 0g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.18g 2.63g Edamame
Fiber 5.2g 1.2g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 10mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.27mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 11mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 24mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 237mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 1.37mg 0.17mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.059mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.114mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.54mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.037mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.019mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.594mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.089mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.08mg Edamame
Folate 311µg 15µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 7.9µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.006mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.027mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.018mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.025mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.027mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.006mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.027mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.018mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.014mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.028g Tomato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.031g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.083g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Tomato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Edamame
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.592g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.

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