Milk vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and tomato:
- Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more niacin and folate.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Tomato has 43.8 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Tomato has 64% less calories than milk.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 64% less calories than milk - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 75% |
| Fat | 35% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both tomato and milk are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato are made of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Tomato has more dietary fiber than milk - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tomato and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 275% more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tomato has 43.8 times less saturated fat than milk - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and tomato are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and tomato are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 67 times more Vitamin C than milk - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than tomato - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more niacin and folate. Both milk and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Milk | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato and milk contain similar amounts of iron - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 69% more potassium than milk - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.066 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tomato or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 60% less calories than milk - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does tomato or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both tomato and milk are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does tomato or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.