Skim Milk vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and tomato:
- Skim milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more niacin and folate.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 75% |
| Fat | 2% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both tomato and skim milk are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato are made of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Tomato has more dietary fiber than skim milk - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tomato and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 283% more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and skim milk are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and tomato are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than skim milk - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than tomato - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than skim milk - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more niacin and folate. Both skim milk and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Skim Milk | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato and skim milk contain similar amounts of iron - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 52% more potassium than skim milk - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both skim milk and tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Skim Milk | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.002 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tomato or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is tomato or skim milk better for protein?
Skim milk has 280% more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does tomato or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both tomato and skim milk are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does tomato or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.