Cherry Tomato vs. Russet Potato
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Russet Potato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
russet potato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and russet potato:
- Both russet potato and cherry tomato are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato has 3.9 times less calories than russet potato.
- Cherry tomato has 4.6 times less carbohydrates than russet potato.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than russet potato.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Russet potato has more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has 3.9 times less calories than russet potato - russet potato has 79 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to russet potato per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for russet potato, 11:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 89% |
| Fat | 9% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has 4.6 times less carbohydrates than russet potato - russet potato has 18.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Russet potato has 44% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Russet potato and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - russet potato has 0.62g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Russet potato and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - russet potato has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both russet potato and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - russet potato 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 181% more Vitamin C than russet potato - russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than russet potato - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Russet potato and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Russet potato and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Russet potato has more Vitamin B6. Both cherry tomato and russet potato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cherry Tomato | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 1.035 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.301 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 14 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Russet potato has 160% more calcium than cherry tomato - russet potato has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Russet potato and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - russet potato has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both russet potato and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Russet potato has 97% more potassium than cherry tomato - russet potato has 417mg 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 russet potato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherry Tomato | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cherry tomato has more linoleic acid than russet potato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.032 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 Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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FAQ
Does russet potato or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has 3.9 times less calories than russet potato - russet potato has 79 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does russet potato or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has 4.6 times fewer carbohydrates than russet potato - russet potato has 18.1g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does russet potato or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both russet potato and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Russet potato has 100% more potassium than cherry tomato - russet potato has 417mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.