Boiled Egg vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and tomato:
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Tomato has 115.6 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Tomato has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lycopene than boiled egg, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and tomato has 88% less calories than boiled egg - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 74% |
| Fat | 64% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both tomato and boiled egg are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato are made of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Tomato has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tomato and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tomato has 115.6 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and tomato has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg 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 boiled egg - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 255% more Vitamin A than tomato - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than tomato - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more niacin. Both boiled egg and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Boiled Egg | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 341% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 88% more potassium than boiled egg - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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, tomato has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lycopene than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than tomato per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.003 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.08 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than boiled egg - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is tomato or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does tomato or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both tomato and boiled egg are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.