Orange vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and cherry tomato:
- Both orange and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Cherry tomato has 65% less calories than orange.
- Cherry tomato has 72% less carbohydrates than orange.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of potassium.
- Orange has more thiamin.
- Orange is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has 65% less calories than orange - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for cherry tomato, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 66% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has 72% less carbohydrates than orange - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 167% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Orange and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Orange has 181% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 582% more Vitamin A than orange - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin. Both orange and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 760% more calcium than cherry tomato - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Orange and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 25% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, orange has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Orange | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cherry tomato has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.031 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 Orange or Cherry Tomato .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does orange or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has 70% less calories than orange - orange has 46 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does orange or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than orange - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.