Watermelon vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and cherry tomato:
- Cherry tomato has more niacin and folate.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for cherry tomato, 24:67:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 67% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry tomato has 125% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - watermelon 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 98% more Vitamin C than watermelon - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 168% more Vitamin A than watermelon - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cherry tomato has more niacin and folate. Both watermelon and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Watermelon | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 89% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both watermelon and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Watermelon | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.05 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: Watermelon (Watermelon, 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 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 watermelon or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does watermelon or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.