Chicken Breast vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken breast
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and tomato:
- Both tomato and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and tomato has 89% less calories than chicken breast - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 74% |
| Fat | 21% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both tomato and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Tomato has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than tomato - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 34 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tomato and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tomato has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg 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 chicken breast - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 600% more Vitamin A than chicken breast - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than tomato - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more folate. Both chicken breast and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Chicken Breast | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato and chicken breast contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 285% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and chicken breast are high in potassium. Tomato is very similar to tomato for potassium - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than tomato per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | 0.003 G |
| DHA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.08 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.65 G | 0.08 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 Chicken Breast or Tomato .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tomato or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than chicken breast - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is tomato or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 34 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does tomato or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both tomato and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does tomato or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both tomato and chicken breast are high in potassium. Tomato is very similar to tomato for potassium - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.