Strawberries vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and tomato:
- Both strawberries and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:86:7 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 75% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has 67% more dietary fiber than tomato - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and tomato are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 329% more Vitamin C than tomato - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 41 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both strawberries and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 55% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both strawberries and tomato contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Strawberries | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | 0.09 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 0.58 mg |
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,
| Strawberries | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.09 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does strawberries or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.