Blueberry vs. Tomato

Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Tomato


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of blueberry versus tomato (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and tomato:

  • Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Tomato has 68% less calories than blueberry.
  • Tomato has 73% less carbohydrates than blueberry.
  • Tomato has 74% less sugar than blueberry.
  • Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of blueberry and tomato is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Tomato has 68% less calories than blueberry - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.

Blueberry Tomato
Protein 4% 17%
Carbohydrates 91% 74%
Fat 4% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Tomato has 73% less carbohydrates than blueberry - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Tomato has 74% less sugar than blueberry - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Tomato and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both tomato and blueberry are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 41% more Vitamin C than blueberry - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Tomato has 13 times more Vitamin A than blueberry - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Tomato and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Tomato and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both blueberry and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Blueberry Tomato
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.037 MG
Riboflavin 0.041 MG 0.019 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.594 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.124 MG 0.089 MG
Vitamin B6 0.052 MG 0.08 MG
Folate 6 UG 15 UG

Minerals

calcium

Tomato and blueberry contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Tomato and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.

potassium

Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 208% more potassium than blueberry - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds,

Blueberry Tomato
luteolin 0.2 mg ~
kaempferol 1.66 mg 0.09 mg
myricetin 1.3 mg 0.13 mg
Quercetin 7.67 mg 0.58 mg

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, both blueberry and tomato contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Blueberry Tomato
beta-carotene 32 UG 449 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 80 UG 123 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 101 UG
lycopene ~ 2573 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.

Blueberry Tomato
alpha linoleic acid 0.058 G 0.003 G
Total 0.058 G 0.003 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Blueberry Tomato
linoleic acid 0.088 G 0.08 G
Total 0.088 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 Blueberry or Tomato .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .

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FAQ

Does tomato or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?
Tomato has 70% less calories than blueberry - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.

Does tomato or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than blueberry - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.