Cherry Tomato vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and cherry tomato are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly less calories than yellow corn.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Yellow corn has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to yellow corn for fat. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 25:66:9 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 76% |
| Fat | 9% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 167% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than yellow corn - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 194% more protein than cherry tomato - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g 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 191% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 477% more Vitamin A than yellow corn - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both cherry tomato and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Cherry Tomato | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow corn and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Yellow corn is very similar to cherry tomato for potassium - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow corn has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does yellow corn or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has 5.6 times fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Yellow corn is very similar to cherry tomato for potassium - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.