Cumin vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and tomato:
- Both tomato and cumin are high in potassium.
- Cumin has more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato, however, tomato contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than cumin.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Tomato has 53.8 times less saturated fat than cumin.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and tomato has 95% less calories than cumin - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to tomato for protein. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 75% |
| Fat | 46% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 91% less carbohydrates than cumin - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 775% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tomato has 53.8 times less saturated fat than cumin - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 78% more Vitamin C than cumin - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has 52% more Vitamin A than tomato - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 517% more Vitamin E than tomato - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid. Both cumin and tomato contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cumin | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 92 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 244 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 654% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg 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, cumin has more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than cumin per 100 grams. Both cumin and tomato contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cumin | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 3.103 G | 0.08 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.
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FAQ
Does tomato or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and tomato has 100% less calories than cumin - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does tomato or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or cumin contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 92 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does tomato or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 244 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does tomato or cumin contain more potassium?
Both tomato and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 650% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.