Cherry Tomato vs. Okra
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Okra
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
okra
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and okra:
- Both okra and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Okra has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Okra is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Okra (Okra, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Okra and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - okra has 33 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 okra per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 25:66:9 and for okra, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 76% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Okra and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - okra has 7.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Okra is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 256% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - okra has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than okra - okra has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Okra and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - okra has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both okra and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - okra has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both okra and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Okra has 44% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - okra has 23mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 108% more Vitamin A than okra - okra has 36ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Okra and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - okra has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Okra has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - okra has 31.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Okra has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cherry tomato and okra contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.245 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.215 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 60 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Okra is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than cherry tomato - okra has 82mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Okra and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - okra has 0.62mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both okra and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Okra has 41% more potassium than cherry tomato - okra has 299mg 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 cherry tomato and okra contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherry Tomato | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cherry tomato has more linoleic acid than okra per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.026 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 Cherry Tomato or Okra .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Okra (Okra, raw) .
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FAQ
Does okra or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Okra and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - okra has 33 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does okra or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, okra and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - okra has 7.5g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does okra or cherry tomato contain more calcium?
Okra is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than cherry tomato - okra has 82mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
Does okra or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both okra and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Okra has 40% more potassium than cherry tomato - okra has 299mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.