Almond Butter vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Almond Butter and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond butter
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond butter and tomato:
- Both almond butter and tomato are high in potassium.
- Almond butter has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Tomato has 3.8 times less carbohydrates than almond butter.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond butter is high in calories and tomato has 97% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond butter is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Almond butter has a macronutrient ratio of 13:11:76 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Butter | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11% | 75% |
| Fat | 76% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 3.8 times less carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 758% more dietary fiber than tomato - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almond butter and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond butter is an excellent source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than tomato - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond butter is high in saturated fat and tomato has 100% less saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond butter - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than almond butter - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 43 times more Vitamin E than tomato - almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than almond butter - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond butter has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both almond butter and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Almond Butter | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.939 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 3.155 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.318 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 53 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond butter is an excellent source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than tomato - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Almond butter is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than tomato - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both almond butter and tomato are high in potassium. Almond butter has 216% more potassium than tomato - almond butter has 748mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Almond Butter | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both almond butter and tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Almond Butter | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Almond Butter | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.011 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.605 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 13.616 G | 0.08 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does almond butter or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond butter is high in calories and tomato has 100% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does almond butter or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 3.8 times fewer carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does almond butter or tomato contain more calcium?
Almond butter is a rich source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than tomato - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or tomato contain more iron?
Almond butter is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than tomato - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
Does almond butter or tomato contain more potassium?
Both almond butter and tomato are high in potassium. Almond butter has 220% more potassium than tomato - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.