Cherry Tomato vs. Romaine Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Romaine Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
romaine lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and romaine lettuce:
- Both romaine lettuce and cherry tomato are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Romaine lettuce has more folate.
- Romaine lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Romaine lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Romaine Lettuce (Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Romaine lettuce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - romaine lettuce has 17 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is lighter in fat and similar to romaine lettuce for protein and carbs. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 25:66:9 and for romaine lettuce, 23:64:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Romaine Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 64% |
| Fat | 9% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both romaine lettuce and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - romaine lettuce has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Romaine lettuce is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 133% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - romaine lettuce has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 1.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Romaine lettuce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - romaine lettuce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both romaine lettuce and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - romaine lettuce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 300% more Vitamin C than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Romaine lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 481% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - romaine lettuce has 436ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Romaine lettuce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - romaine lettuce has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Romaine lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - romaine lettuce has 102.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Romaine lettuce has more folate. Both cherry tomato and romaine lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cherry Tomato | Romaine Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.142 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 136 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Romaine lettuce has 560% more calcium than cherry tomato - romaine lettuce has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Romaine lettuce has 106% more iron than cherry tomato - romaine lettuce has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both romaine lettuce and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Romaine lettuce has 17% more potassium than cherry tomato - romaine lettuce has 247mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, romaine lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Romaine Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.113 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.113 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and romaine lettuce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Romaine Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.047 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 Cherry Tomato or Romaine Lettuce .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Romaine Lettuce (Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw) .
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FAQ
Does romaine lettuce or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Romaine lettuce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - romaine lettuce has 17 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does romaine lettuce or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both romaine lettuce and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - romaine lettuce has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does romaine lettuce or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both romaine lettuce and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Romaine lettuce has 20% more potassium than cherry tomato - romaine lettuce has 247mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.