Mint vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Mint and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mint
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mint and cherry tomato:
- Both cherry tomato and mint are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cherry tomato has 3.3 times less calories than mint.
- Cherry tomato has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than mint.
- Mint has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has 3.3 times less calories than mint - cherry tomato has 16 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mint is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cherry tomato for fat. Mint has a macronutrient ratio of 18:72:10 and for cherry tomato, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mint | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 66% |
| Fat | 10% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than mint - cherry tomato has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 789% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Mint has 223% more protein than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cherry tomato and mint are low in saturated fat - cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cherry tomato and mint are high in Vitamin C. Mint has 99% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 183% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both mint and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Mint | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.266 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 1.706 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 114 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 47 times more calcium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 981% more iron than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both cherry tomato and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 168% more potassium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Mint | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.435 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mint and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mint | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.069 G | 0.073 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 Mint or Cherry Tomato .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cherry tomato or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has 3.3 times less calories than mint - cherry tomato has 16 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does cherry tomato or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than mint - cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does cherry tomato or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 47 times more calcium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does cherry tomato or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 980% more iron than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does cherry tomato or mint contain more potassium?
Both cherry tomato and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 170% more potassium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.