Cherry Tomato vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and tomato sauce:
- Both tomato sauce and cherry tomato are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato has more folate.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato sauce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato sauce for fat. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 74% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato sauce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tomato sauce has 67% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tomato sauce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato sauce and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce 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 129% more Vitamin C than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 241% more Vitamin A than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cherry tomato has more folate. Both cherry tomato and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cherry Tomato | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato sauce has 180% more calcium than cherry tomato - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 104% more iron than cherry tomato - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato sauce and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 40% more potassium than cherry tomato - tomato sauce has 297mg 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 tomato sauce contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherry Tomato | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.115 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 Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does tomato sauce or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato sauce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does tomato sauce or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato sauce or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both tomato sauce and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 40% more potassium than cherry tomato - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.