Cherry Tomato vs. Iceberg Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Iceberg Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
iceberg lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and iceberg lettuce:
- Cherry tomato has more niacin.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Iceberg lettuce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - iceberg lettuce has 14 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is similar to iceberg lettuce for protein, carbs and fat. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for iceberg lettuce, 21:70:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 70% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both iceberg lettuce and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - iceberg lettuce has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Iceberg lettuce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - iceberg lettuce has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Iceberg lettuce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - iceberg lettuce has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both iceberg lettuce and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - iceberg lettuce 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 471% more Vitamin C than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 200% more Vitamin A than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 25ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Iceberg lettuce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - iceberg lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Iceberg lettuce has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - iceberg lettuce has 24.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cherry tomato has more niacin. Both cherry tomato and iceberg lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cherry Tomato | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Iceberg lettuce has 260% more calcium than cherry tomato - iceberg lettuce has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Iceberg lettuce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - iceberg lettuce has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 50% more potassium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 141mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, iceberg lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.052 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cherry tomato has more linoleic acid than iceberg lettuce per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.021 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.021 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 Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does iceberg lettuce or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Iceberg lettuce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - iceberg lettuce has 14 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does iceberg lettuce or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both iceberg lettuce and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - iceberg lettuce has 3g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.