Cherry Tomato vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and edamame:
- Both edamame and cherry tomato are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and cherry tomato has 87% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 27% |
| Fat | 9% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 478% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than edamame - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 927% more protein than cherry tomato - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and cherry tomato are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat 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 162% more Vitamin C than edamame - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 400% more Vitamin A than edamame - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Edamame has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Edamame has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both cherry tomato and edamame contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cherry Tomato | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 311 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than cherry tomato - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 383% more iron than cherry tomato - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both edamame and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Edamame has 106% more potassium than cherry tomato - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.358 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.361 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 1.792 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 1.794 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 Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does edamame or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and cherry tomato has 90% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Is edamame or cherry tomato better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 930% more protein than cherry tomato - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Does edamame or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or cherry tomato contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than cherry tomato - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
Does edamame or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both edamame and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Edamame has 110% more potassium than cherry tomato - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.