Ginger vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and tomato:
- Both tomato and ginger are high in potassium.
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Tomato has 91.8 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and tomato has 95% less calories than ginger - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to tomato for carbs. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 75% |
| Fat | 13% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 95% less carbohydrates than ginger - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 10 times more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 920% more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tomato has 91.8 times less saturated fat than ginger - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 18 times more Vitamin C than ginger - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 20 times more Vitamin A than ginger - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato has more Vitamin E than ginger - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both ginger and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Ginger | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 72 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 457% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Ginger | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.706 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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FAQ
Does tomato or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and tomato has 100% less calories than ginger - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does tomato or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 100% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does tomato or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 72 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does tomato or ginger contain more potassium?
Both tomato and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 460% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.