Pickles vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Pickles and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pickles
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pickles and tomato:
- Pickle has more riboflavin, however, tomato contains more niacin.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickles and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pickles is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to tomato for protein. Pickles has a macronutrient ratio of 16:65:18 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pickles | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 75% |
| Fat | 18% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pickles and tomato are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Pickles and tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and tomato are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g 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 496% more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 600% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pickle has more riboflavin, however, tomato contains more niacin. Both pickles and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pickles | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.201 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 470% more calcium than tomato - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 103% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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,
| Pickles | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 53 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 13 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 28 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Pickles | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pickles and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pickles | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.052 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.052 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 pickles or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickles and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does pickles or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and tomato are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.