Tomato vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tomatoes and fruit salad
- Fruit salad has less vitamin C.
- Tomatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 12% more.
- Tomatoes have 2 times more potassium than fruit salad. Tomatoes have 237mg of potassium, while fruit salad has 116mg.
- Fruit salad has a higher glycemic index than tomatoes.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.
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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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +315.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +566.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +235.5% |
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Water
~86.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +520% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +654.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 3.3mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 116mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 13.05g | 3% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 50kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.151mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 30µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.356mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 12.05g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.011g | 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% |
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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
12%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)