Orange Zest vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Orange Zest and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange zest
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange zest and tomato:
- Both orange zest and tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Orange zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Orange zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Tomato has signficantly less calories than orange zest.
- Tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than orange zest.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Zest (Orange 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 signficantly less calories than orange zest - orange zest has 97 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange zest is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Orange zest has a macronutrient ratio of 6:93:2 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Zest | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 74% |
| Fat | 2% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than orange zest - orange zest has 25g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 783% more dietary fiber than tomato - orange zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange zest has less sugar than tomato - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and orange zest does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Orange zest and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - orange zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange zest and tomato are low in saturated fat - orange zest has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange zest and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Orange zest has 893% more Vitamin C than tomato - orange zest has 136mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 100% more Vitamin A than orange zest - orange zest has 21ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange zest and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange 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 orange zest - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both orange zest and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Orange Zest | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.49 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.176 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than tomato - orange zest has 161mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Orange zest has 196% more iron than tomato - orange zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both orange zest and tomato are high in potassium. Orange zest is very similar to orange zest for potassium - orange zest has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, orange zest has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than orange zest per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.029 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 Orange Zest or Tomato .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does orange zest or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has signficantly less calories than orange zest - orange zest has 97 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does orange zest or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than orange zest - orange zest has 25g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does orange zest or tomato contain more calcium?
Orange zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than tomato - orange zest has 161mg of calcium in 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
Does orange zest or tomato contain more potassium?
Both orange zest and tomato are high in potassium. Orange zest is very similar to orange zest for potassium - orange zest has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.