Tomato vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tomato and Corn?

Tomato is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
Corn's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 14% more.
Corn contains 20 times less Vitamin K than Tomato. Tomato contains 7.9µg of Vitamin K, while Corn contains 0.4µg.
Tomato has less Sugar.

We used Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.

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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

Corn

Contains more Calcium +233.3%

Contains more Copper +20.4%

Contains more Iron +66.7%

Contains more Magnesium +136.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%

Contains less Sodium -80%

Contains more Zinc +264.7%

Contains more Manganese +46.5%

Contains more Selenium +∞%

Equal in Potassium - 218

Tomato

Corn

Contains more Calcium +233.3%

Contains more Copper +20.4%

Contains more Iron +66.7%

Contains more Magnesium +136.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%

Contains less Sodium -80%

Contains more Zinc +264.7%

Contains more Manganese +46.5%

Contains more Selenium +∞%

Equal in Potassium - 218

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

Corn

Contains more Vitamin A +216.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +500%

Contains more Vitamin C +149.1%

Contains more Vitamin K +1875%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +789.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.8%

Contains more Folate +53.3%

Tomato

Corn

Contains more Vitamin A +216.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +500%

Contains more Vitamin C +149.1%

Contains more Vitamin K +1875%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +789.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.8%

Contains more Folate +53.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tomato

Corn

Contains more Water +28.8%

Contains more Protein +287.5%

Contains more Fats +650%

Contains more Carbs +439.3%

Contains more Other +37.3%

Tomato

Protein: 0.88 g

Fats: 0.2 g

Carbs: 3.89 g

Water: 94.52 g

Other: 0.51 g

Corn

Protein: 3.41 g

Fats: 1.5 g

Carbs: 20.98 g

Water: 73.41 g

Other: 0.7 g

Contains more Water +28.8%

Contains more Protein +287.5%

Contains more Fats +650%

Contains more Carbs +439.3%

Contains more Other +37.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tomato

Corn

Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1106.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.5%

Tomato

Saturated Fat: 0.028 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g

Corn

Saturated Fat: 0.197 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1106.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tomato

Corn

Contains more Glucose +48.8%

Contains more Fructose +73.4%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Tomato

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0 g

Glucose: 1.25 g

Fructose: 1.37 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Corn

Starch: 7.17 g

Sucrose: 2.74 g

Glucose: 0.84 g

Fructose: 0.79 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.17 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Glucose +48.8%

Contains more Fructose +73.4%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	2.69g	18.58g
Protein	0.88g	3.41g
Fats	0.2g	1.5g
Carbs	3.89g	20.98g
Calories	18kcal	96kcal
Starch	0g	7.17g
Fructose	1.37g	0.79g
Sugar	2.63g	4.54g
Fiber	1.2g	2.4g
Calcium	10mg	3mg
Iron	0.27mg	0.45mg
Magnesium	11mg	26mg
Phosphorus	24mg	77mg
Potassium	237mg	218mg
Sodium	5mg	1mg
Zinc	0.17mg	0.62mg
Copper	0.059mg	0.049mg
Manganese	0.114mg	0.167mg
Selenium	0µg	0.2µg
Vitamin A	833IU	263IU
Vitamin A RAE	42µg	13µg
Vitamin E	0.54mg	0.09mg
Vitamin C	13.7mg	5.5mg
Vitamin B1	0.037mg	0.093mg
Vitamin B2	0.019mg	0.057mg
Vitamin B3	0.594mg	1.683mg
Vitamin B5	0.089mg	0.792mg
Vitamin B6	0.08mg	0.139mg
Folate	15µg	23µg
Vitamin K	7.9µg	0.4µg
Tryptophan	0.006mg	0.023mg
Threonine	0.027mg	0.133mg
Isoleucine	0.018mg	0.133mg
Leucine	0.025mg	0.358mg
Lysine	0.027mg	0.141mg
Methionine	0.006mg	0.069mg
Phenylalanine	0.027mg	0.155mg
Valine	0.018mg	0.191mg
Histidine	0.014mg	0.091mg
Saturated Fat	0.028g	0.197g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.031g	0.374g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.083g	0.603g

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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%

17%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

14%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.169g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)

Which food is cheaper?

Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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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Tomato vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the differences between Tomato and Corn?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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