Cherry Tomato vs. Pea Shoots
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Pea Shoots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
pea shoots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and pea shoots:
- Both cherry tomato and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of potassium.
- Pea shoot has more thiamin and folate, however, cherry tomato contains more pantothenic acid.
- Pea shoot is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - cherry tomato has 16 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is similar to pea shoots for protein, carbs and fat. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for pea shoots, 23:69:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Pea Shoots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 69% |
| Fat | 9% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - cherry tomato has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea shoot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 167% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than pea shoot - pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cherry tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cherry tomato and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cherry tomato and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Pea shoot has 54% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 525% more Vitamin A than pea shoot - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.
The B Vitamins
Pea shoot has more thiamin and folate, however, cherry tomato contains more pantothenic acid. Both cherry tomato and pea shoots contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cherry Tomato | Pea Shoots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea shoot has 380% more calcium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Pea shoot has 170% more iron than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 33% more potassium than pea shoot - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.
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 Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) .
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FAQ
Does cherry tomato or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - cherry tomato has 16 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.
Does cherry tomato or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.