Salmon vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and tomato:
- Both tomato and salmon are high in potassium.
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and tomato has 86% less calories than salmon - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 75% |
| Fat | 33% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both tomato and salmon are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Tomato has more dietary fiber than salmon - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than tomato - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and salmon are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and tomato are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Tomato has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg 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 salmon - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than tomato - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more folate.
| Salmon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 54% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than tomato per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.003 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.085 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tomato or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than salmon - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is tomato or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does tomato or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both tomato and salmon are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does tomato or salmon contain more potassium?
Both tomato and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 50% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.