Pecan vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and tomato:
- Both pecan and tomato are high in potassium.
- Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Tomato has 72% less carbohydrates than pecan.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and tomato has 97% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for tomato, 17:74:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 74% |
| Fat | 88% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 72% less carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pecan are made of 68% dietary fiber, 28% sugar and 3% starch, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 700% more dietary fiber than tomato - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 942% more protein than tomato - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and tomato has 100% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 13 times more Vitamin A than pecan - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pecan and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pecan and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Pecan | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than tomato - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 837% more iron than tomato - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both pecan and tomato are high in potassium. Pecan has 73% more potassium than tomato - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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,
| Pecan | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 17 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 20.697 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 pecan or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and tomato has 100% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does pecan or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pecan are made of 70% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does pecan or tomato contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than tomato - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
Does pecan or tomato contain more potassium?
Both pecan and tomato are high in potassium. Pecan has 70% more potassium than tomato - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.