Lemon Zest vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon zest
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and tomato:
- Both lemon zest and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon zest has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Tomato has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than lemon zest.
- Tomato has 62% less calories than lemon zest.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 62% less calories than lemon zest - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 9:91:0 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon Zest | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 75% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 783% more dietary fiber than tomato - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and tomato are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has 842% more Vitamin C than tomato - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 13 times more Vitamin A than lemon zest - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than lemon zest - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon zest has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both lemon zest and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Lemon Zest | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.319 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.172 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than tomato - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest has 196% more iron than tomato - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 48% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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,
| Lemon Zest | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon zest has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Lemon Zest | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon zest and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon Zest | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.063 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: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does lemon zest or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 60% less calories than lemon zest - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does lemon zest or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or tomato contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than tomato - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.