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Tomato vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tomato and Kale

  • Tomato has less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Calcium than Kale.
  • Kale covers your daily need of Vitamin K 674% more than Tomato.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Tomato
2
:
8
Kale
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Calcium +620%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Copper +164.4%
Contains more Manganese +264.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 228
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Calcium +620%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Copper +164.4%
Contains more Manganese +264.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 228

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.
Tomato
3
:
7
Kale
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.6%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1535.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +10241.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.6%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1535.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +10241.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
1
:
4
Kale
Contains more Protein +115.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Equal in Water - 91.2
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +115.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Equal in Water - 91.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
2
:
1
Kale
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.03
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.03

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato Kale
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 Tomato Kale Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 3.63g Kale
Protein 0.88g 1.9g Kale
Fats 0.2g 0.4g Kale
Carbs 3.89g 5.63g Kale
Calories 18kcal 28kcal Kale
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g 1.25g Kale
Fiber 1.2g 2g Kale
Calcium 10mg 72mg Kale
Iron 0.27mg 0.9mg Kale
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Kale
Phosphorus 24mg 28mg Kale
Potassium 237mg 228mg Tomato
Sodium 5mg 23mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.24mg Kale
Copper 0.059mg 0.156mg Kale
Manganese 0.114mg 0.416mg Kale
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg Kale
Vitamin A 833IU 13621IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 681µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 13.7mg 41mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.053mg Kale
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.07mg Kale
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0.5mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 0.049mg Tomato
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.138mg Kale
Folate 15µg 13µg Tomato
Vitamin K 7.9µg 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.023mg Kale
Threonine 0.027mg 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.018mg 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.025mg 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.027mg 0.114mg Kale
Methionine 0.006mg 0.018mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.018mg 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.014mg 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.052g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.03g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.193g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato Kale
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
16%
Tomato
258%
Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
22%
Kale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kale
Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale
Kale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale
Kale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale
Kale 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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/nutrients
  2. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.