Nectarine vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Nectarine and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nectarine
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nectarine and tomato sauce:
- Both nectarine and tomato sauce are high in potassium.
- Nectarine has more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce, however, tomato sauce contains more lycopene than nectarine.
- Tomato sauce has 55% less sugar than nectarine.
- Tomato sauce has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato sauce has 45% less calories than nectarine - nectarine has 44 calories per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nectarine is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to tomato sauce for fat. Nectarine has a macronutrient ratio of 9:85:6 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nectarine | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 74% |
| Fat | 6% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nectarine and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - nectarine has 10.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in nectarine are made of 82% sugar, 18% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in tomato sauce comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Nectarine and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato sauce has 55% less sugar than nectarine - nectarine has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nectarine and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of protein - nectarine has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nectarine and tomato sauce are low in saturated fat - nectarine has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nectarine and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nectarine and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nectarine and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nectarine and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tomato sauce has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both nectarine and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Nectarine | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nectarine and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calcium - nectarine has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 243% more iron than nectarine - nectarine has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron.
potassium
Both nectarine and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 48% more potassium than nectarine - nectarine has 201mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg 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, nectarine has more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce per 100 grams, however, tomato sauce contains more lycopene than nectarine per 100 grams. Both nectarine and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Nectarine | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 150 UG | 259 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 130 UG | 24 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both nectarine and tomato sauce contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Nectarine | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both nectarine and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Nectarine | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.111 G | 0.115 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: Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does nectarine or tomato sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato sauce has 50% less calories than nectarine - nectarine has 44 calories in 100g and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
Does nectarine or tomato sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nectarine and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - nectarine has 10.6g of carbs for 100g and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in nectarine are made of 80% sugar, 20% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in tomato sauce comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does nectarine or tomato sauce contain more potassium?
Both nectarine and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 50% more potassium than nectarine - nectarine has 201mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium.