Canned Tuna vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and tomato:
- Both tomato and canned tuna are high in potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Tomato has more thiamin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and tomato has 86% less calories than canned tuna - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 75% |
| Fat | 22% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both tomato and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Tomato has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than tomato - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 25 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tomato has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg 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 more Vitamin C than canned tuna - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 600% more Vitamin A than canned tuna - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more thiamin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and tomato contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato and canned tuna contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 259% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and canned tuna are high in potassium. is very similar to tomato for potassium - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than tomato per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.003 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.08 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than canned tuna - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is tomato or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 25 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does tomato or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both tomato and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does tomato or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both tomato and canned tuna are high in potassium. is very similar to tomato for potassium - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.