Cherry Tomato vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Onion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and onion:
- Cherry tomato has 60% less calories than onion.
- Cherry tomato has 66% less carbohydrates than onion.
- Cherry tomato has more niacin.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than onion.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has 60% less calories than onion - onion has 40 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to onion per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 87% |
| Fat | 9% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has 66% less carbohydrates than onion - onion has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Onion has 89% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than onion - onion has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Onion and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - onion has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both onion and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - onion has 0.04g 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 116% more Vitamin C than onion - onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than onion - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Onion and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Onion and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cherry tomato has more niacin. Both cherry tomato and onion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cherry Tomato | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Onion has 360% more calcium than cherry tomato - onion has 23mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Onion and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - onion has 0.21mg 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 45% more potassium than onion - onion has 146mg 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 onion contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherry Tomato | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cherry tomato has more linoleic acid than onion per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Onion (Onions, raw) .
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FAQ
Does onion or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has 60% less calories than onion - onion has 40 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does onion or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than onion - onion has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.