Chicken Quarter vs. Tomato

Nutrition comparison of Chicken Quarter and Tomato


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of chicken quarter versus tomato (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken quarter and tomato:

  • Both tomato and chicken quarter are high in potassium.
  • Chicken quarter has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more folate.
  • Chicken quarter is an excellent source of protein.
  • Tomato has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken quarter.
  • Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chicken quarter and tomato is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Quarter (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Chicken quarter is high in calories and tomato has 92% less calories than chicken quarter - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 214 calories.

Chicken Quarter Tomato
Protein 31% 17%
Carbohydrates ~ 74%
Fat 68% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both tomato and chicken quarter are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Tomato has more dietary fiber than chicken quarter - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken quarter does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Chicken quarter has less sugar than tomato - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken quarter does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Chicken quarter is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 16.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Tomato has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken quarter - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 4.4g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both chicken quarter and tomato are low in trans fat - chicken quarter has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Tomato has less cholesterol than chicken quarter - chicken quarter has 93mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 67 times more Vitamin C than chicken quarter - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Tomato and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 28ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Chicken quarter and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - chicken quarter has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Tomato and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Tomato and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 2.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Chicken quarter has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more folate.

Chicken Quarter Tomato
Thiamin 0.073 MG 0.037 MG
Riboflavin 0.141 MG 0.019 MG
Niacin 4.733 MG 0.594 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.994 MG 0.089 MG
Vitamin B6 0.318 MG 0.08 MG
Folate 4 UG 15 UG
Vitamin B12 0.56 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Tomato and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Chicken quarter has 156% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.69mg of iron.

potassium

Both tomato and chicken quarter are high in potassium. Tomato has 17% more potassium than chicken quarter - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 203mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both chicken quarter and tomato contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Chicken Quarter Tomato
lutein + zeaxanthin 91 UG 123 UG
beta-carotene ~ 449 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 101 UG
lycopene ~ 2573 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken quarter has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than tomato per 100 grams.

Chicken Quarter Tomato
alpha linoleic acid 0.155 G 0.003 G
DHA 0.01 G ~
EPA 0.004 G ~
DPA 0.012 G ~
Total 0.181 G 0.003 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken quarter has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.

Chicken Quarter Tomato
other omega 6 0.016 G ~
linoleic acid 2.987 G 0.08 G
Total 3.003 G 0.08 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 Quarter or Tomato .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Quarter (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .

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FAQ

Does tomato or chicken quarter contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chicken quarter is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than chicken quarter - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and chicken quarter has 214 calories.

Is tomato or chicken quarter better for protein?
Chicken quarter is a fantastic source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 16.4g of protein.

Does tomato or chicken quarter have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both tomato and chicken quarter are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and chicken quarter has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

Does tomato or chicken quarter contain more potassium?
Both tomato and chicken quarter are high in potassium. Tomato has 20% more potassium than chicken quarter - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken quarter has 203mg of potassium.