Chicken Breast vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast 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
chicken breast
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and cherry tomato:
- Both cherry tomato and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Chicken breast has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cherry tomato contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and cherry tomato has 90% less calories than chicken breast - cherry tomato has 16 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for cherry tomato, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 66% |
| Fat | 21% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cherry tomato and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - cherry tomato has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cherry tomato has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 25 times more protein than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cherry tomato and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cherry tomato has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken breast - cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 11 times more Vitamin A than chicken breast - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than cherry tomato - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cherry tomato contains more folate. Both chicken breast and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Chicken Breast | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 29 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast has 200% more calcium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 121% more iron than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both cherry tomato and chicken breast are high in potassium. Chicken breast has 21% more potassium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | 0.003 G |
| DHA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.073 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.65 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 Chicken Breast or Cherry Tomato .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cherry tomato or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and cherry tomato has 90% less calories than chicken breast - cherry tomato has 16 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is cherry tomato or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 25 times more protein than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does cherry tomato or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cherry tomato and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does cherry tomato or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both cherry tomato and chicken breast are high in potassium. Chicken breast has 20% more potassium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.