Oatmeal vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and tomato:
- Both tomato and oatmeal are high in potassium.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Tomato has 38.6 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and tomato has 95% less calories than oatmeal - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to tomato for protein. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 75% |
| Fat | 15% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 94% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 717% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tomato has 38.6 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than oatmeal - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid. Both oatmeal and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oatmeal | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 420% more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 48% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tomato or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and tomato has 100% less calories than oatmeal - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does tomato or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does tomato or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both tomato and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 50% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.