Cherry Tomato vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and collard greens:
- Both collard greens and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Collard green has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Collard greens and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - collard green has 32 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 56% |
| Fat | 9% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Collard greens and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - collard green has 5.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Collard green is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 344% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - collard green has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Collard greens and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - collard green has 0.46g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Collard green has 160% more protein than cherry tomato - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both collard greens and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both collard greens and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Collard green has 121% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 235% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard green has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Collard green has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cherry tomato and collard greens contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Collard green is an excellent source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than cherry tomato - collard green has 232mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Collard greens and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - collard green has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both collard greens and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Collard green is very similar to cherry tomato for potassium - collard green has 213mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, collard green has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.108 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and collard greens contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.082 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.084 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 Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does collard greens or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Collard greens and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - collard green has 32 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Is collard greens or cherry tomato better for protein?
Collard green has 160% more protein than cherry tomato - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Does collard greens or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, collard greens and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - collard green has 5.4g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does collard greens or cherry tomato contain more calcium?
Collard green is a rich source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than cherry tomato - collard green has 232mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
Does collard greens or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both collard greens and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Collard green is very similar to cherry tomato for potassium - collard green has 213mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.