Tomato vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tomatoes and vegetable
- Tomatoes have more vitamin C; however, vegetable is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, manganese, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Vegetable covers your daily need for vitamin A, 19% more than tomatoes.
- Tomatoes have 4 times more vitamin C than vegetable. While tomatoes have 13.7mg of vitamin C, vegetable has only 3.2mg.
- The glycemic index of vegetable is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +232.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +328.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +409.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +531.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +197.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +259.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +236.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +210% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 42µg | 214µg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 23.5µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 4.4g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 3.2mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.379mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.82mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 2.86g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 51mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 24.1mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 13.09g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.083mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.851mg | 2% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 65kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 169mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.151mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 8.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 3.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.073mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)