Cherry Tomato vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and cherry tomato are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than eggplant.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 82% |
| Fat | 9% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 233% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g 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 627% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both cherry tomato and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cherry Tomato | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Eggplant and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Eggplant has a little more potassium (8%) than cherry tomato by weight - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, eggplant has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.063 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: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does eggplant or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does eggplant or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Eggplant has a little more potassium ( 10%) than cherry tomato by weight - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.