Cherry Tomato vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and sweet potatoes:
- Both sweet potatoes and cherry tomato are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato has 4.3 times less calories than sweet potato.
- Cherry tomato has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Sweet potato has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cherry tomato contains more folate.
- Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has 4.3 times less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to sweet potatoes per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 92% |
| Fat | 9% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 233% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than sweet potato - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sweet potatoes and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sweet potatoes and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 567% more Vitamin C than sweet potato - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 845% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sweet potatoes and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sweet potato has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cherry tomato contains more folate. Both cherry tomato and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Cherry Tomato | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sweet potato has 500% more calcium than cherry tomato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Sweet potatoes and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both sweet potatoes and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Sweet potato has 59% more potassium than cherry tomato - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and sweet potatoes contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherry Tomato | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cherry tomato has more linoleic acid than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.013 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: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has 4.3 times less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has 5.3 times fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does sweet potatoes or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both sweet potatoes and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Sweet potato has 60% more potassium than cherry tomato - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.