Lentils vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and cherry tomato:
- Both cherry tomato and lentils are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than lentil.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and cherry tomato has 86% less calories than lentil - cherry tomato has 16 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to cherry tomato for carbs. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for cherry tomato, 24:67:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 67% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than lentil - cherry tomato has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 778% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than lentil - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 678% more protein than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cherry tomato and lentils are low in saturated fat - cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 967% more Vitamin C than lentil - cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than lentil - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lentils and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lentils and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Lentils | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lentil has 280% more calcium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 609% more iron than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cherry tomato and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 74% more potassium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lentil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lentils and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lentils | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.137 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: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cherry tomato or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and cherry tomato has 90% less calories than lentil - cherry tomato has 16 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does cherry tomato or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has 5.3 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cherry tomato or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 610% more iron than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does cherry tomato or lentils contain more potassium?
Both cherry tomato and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 70% more potassium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.