English Muffin vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and tomato:
- English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- English muffin is a great source of iron and protein.
- English muffin is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
English muffin is high in calories and tomato has 92% less calories than english muffin - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is similar to tomato for protein, carbs and fat. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 75% |
| Fat | 8% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 91% less carbohydrates than english muffin - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
English muffin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 283% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and english muffin contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and english muffin has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
English muffin is a great source of protein and it has 889% more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and english muffin are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than english muffin - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than english muffin - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both english muffin and tomato contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| English Muffin | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
English muffin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
English muffin is a great source of iron and it has 963% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 27% more potassium than english muffin - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg 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, both english muffin and tomato contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| English Muffin | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, english muffin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, english muffin has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 0.08 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.786 G | 0.08 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: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?English muffin is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than english muffin - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Does tomato or english muffin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 90% fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or english muffin contain more calcium?
English muffin is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.