Broccoli vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and cherry tomato:
- Both broccoli and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Broccoli has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein and similar to cherry tomato for carbs and fat. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for cherry tomato, 24:67:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 67% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 189% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 143% more protein than cherry tomato - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both broccoli and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 458% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 142% more Vitamin A than broccoli - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both broccoli and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Broccoli | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 840% more calcium than cherry tomato - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Broccoli has 49% more potassium than cherry tomato - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, broccoli has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both broccoli and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Broccoli | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.073 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: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does broccoli or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Broccoli has 50% more potassium than cherry tomato - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.