Baby Carrots vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and cherry tomato:
- Both baby carrots and cherry tomato are high in potassium.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for cherry tomato, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 66% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 222% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than baby carrot - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 515% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 820% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin K
Baby carrot has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both baby carrots and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baby Carrots | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 540% more calcium than cherry tomato - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 89% more iron than cherry tomato - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Baby carrot has 12% more potassium than cherry tomato - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baby carrots and cherry tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baby Carrots | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.073 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Baby Carrots or Cherry Tomato .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does baby carrots or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Baby carrot has 10% more potassium than cherry tomato - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.