Arugula vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Arugula and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
arugula
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in arugula and cherry tomato:
- Both arugula and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Arugula has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Arugula is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Arugula is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Arugula (Arugula, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Arugula and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - arugula has 25 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, arugula is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. Arugula has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for cherry tomato, 24:67:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Arugula | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 67% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both arugula and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - arugula has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Arugula has 78% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - arugula has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than arugula - arugula has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Arugula and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - arugula has 2.6g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both arugula and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - arugula has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both arugula and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Arugula is very similar to arugula for Vitamin C - arugula has 15mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Arugula is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 59% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - arugula has 119ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Arugula has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - arugula has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Arugula is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - arugula has 108.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Arugula has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both arugula and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Arugula | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.086 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.305 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.437 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 97 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Arugula is an excellent source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than cherry tomato - arugula has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Arugula has 211% more iron than cherry tomato - arugula has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both arugula and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Arugula has 74% more potassium than cherry tomato - arugula has 369mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, arugula has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Arugula | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.17 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.17 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both arugula and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Arugula | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.13 G | 0.073 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.132 G | 0.073 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: Arugula (Arugula, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does arugula or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Arugula and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - arugula has 25 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Is arugula or cherry tomato better for protein?
Arugula and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - arugula has 2.6g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Does arugula or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both arugula and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - arugula has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does arugula or cherry tomato contain more calcium?
Arugula is a rich source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than cherry tomato - arugula has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
Does arugula or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both arugula and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Arugula has 70% more potassium than cherry tomato - arugula has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.