Grapefruit vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and cherry tomato:
- Both cherry tomato and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Cherry tomato has 62% less calories than grapefruit.
- Cherry tomato has 70% less carbohydrates than grapefruit.
- Cherry tomato has more niacin and folate.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has 62% less calories than grapefruit - cherry tomato has 16 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for cherry tomato, 24:67:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 67% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has 70% less carbohydrates than grapefruit - cherry tomato has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has 78% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than grapefruit - grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cherry tomato and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cherry tomato and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cherry tomato and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Grapefruit has 95% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Grapefruit and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cherry tomato has more niacin and folate. Both grapefruit and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Grapefruit | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 340% more calcium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Cherry tomato and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 57% more potassium than grapefruit - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both grapefruit and cherry tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Grapefruit | 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, cherry tomato has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cherry tomato or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has 60% less calories than grapefruit - cherry tomato has 16 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does cherry tomato or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than grapefruit - cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.