Blueberry vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and tomato:
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato has 68% less calories than blueberry.
- Tomato has 73% less carbohydrates than blueberry.
- Tomato has 74% less sugar than blueberry.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 68% less calories than blueberry - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 75% |
| Fat | 5% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 73% less carbohydrates than blueberry - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato has 74% less sugar than blueberry - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and blueberry are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 41% more Vitamin C than blueberry - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 13 times more Vitamin A than blueberry - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both blueberry and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blueberry | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato and blueberry contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 208% more potassium than blueberry - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Blueberry | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.2 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 1.66 mg | 0.09 mg |
| myricetin | 1.3 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 7.67 mg | 0.58 mg |
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, both blueberry and tomato contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Blueberry | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blueberry | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.088 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.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tomato or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 70% less calories than blueberry - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does tomato or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than blueberry - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.