Cherry Tomato vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and scallion:
- Both scallion and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Scallion has more riboflavin and folate.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 76% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 189% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than scallion - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Scallion and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Scallion has 18% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 50% more Vitamin A than scallion - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Scallion has more riboflavin and folate. Both cherry tomato and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cherry Tomato | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than cherry tomato - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 215% more iron than cherry tomato - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Scallion has 30% more potassium than cherry tomato - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and scallion contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherry Tomato | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.07 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does scallion or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does scallion or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or cherry tomato contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than cherry tomato - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
Does scallion or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both scallion and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Scallion has 30% more potassium than cherry tomato - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.