Cherry Tomato vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and chives:
- Both chives and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chive has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 50% |
| Fat | 9% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chives and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 178% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than chive - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chive has 182% more protein than cherry tomato - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 263% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 191% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cherry tomato and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than cherry tomato - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 240% more iron than cherry tomato - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Chive has 40% more potassium than cherry tomato - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chive has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.252 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 Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chives or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Is chives or cherry tomato better for protein?
Chive has 180% more protein than cherry tomato - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Does chives or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chives and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or cherry tomato contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than cherry tomato - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
Does chives or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both chives and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Chive has 40% more potassium than cherry tomato - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.