White Rice vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cooked White Rice and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
white rice
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white rice and cherry tomato:
- Cherry tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than white rice.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than white rice.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- White rice has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, cherry tomato contains more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Rice (Rice, white, medium-grain, enriched, cooked) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White rice is high in calories and cherry tomato has 88% less calories than white rice - white rice has 130 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white rice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. White rice has a macronutrient ratio of 8:91:1 and for cherry tomato, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Rice | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 66% |
| Fat | 1% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than white rice - white rice has 28.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry tomato has 200% more dietary fiber than white rice - white rice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
White rice and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - white rice has 2.4g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white rice and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - white rice has 0.06g 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 more Vitamin C than white rice - cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than white rice - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white rice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White rice has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, cherry tomato contains more riboflavin. Both white rice and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Rice | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.167 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.016 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 1.835 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.411 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 58 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White rice and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - white rice has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
White rice has 217% more iron than cherry tomato - white rice has 1.5mg 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 631% more potassium than white rice - white rice has 29mg 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 white rice and cherry tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| White Rice | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.01 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white rice and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White Rice | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.073 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 White Rice or Cherry Tomato .
Note: The specific food items compared are: White Rice (Rice, white, medium-grain, enriched, cooked) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does white rice or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?White rice is high in calories and cherry tomato has 90% less calories than white rice - white rice has 130 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does white rice or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than white rice - white rice has 28.6g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.