Whole Milk vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and cherry tomato:
- Cherry tomato has 73.6 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Cherry tomato has 74% less calories than whole milk.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cherry tomato contains more niacin and folate.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than cherry tomato.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has 74% less calories than whole milk - cherry tomato has 16 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cherry tomato for protein. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for cherry tomato, 24:67:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 67% |
| Fat | 48% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cherry tomato and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - cherry tomato has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry tomato has more dietary fiber than whole milk - cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than whole milk - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 172% more protein than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cherry tomato has 73.6 times less saturated fat than whole milk - cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cherry tomato has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole milk - cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 63% more Vitamin A than whole milk - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than cherry tomato - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cherry tomato contains more niacin and folate. Both whole milk and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Whole Milk | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 29 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Cherry tomato has 14 times more iron than whole milk - cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 61% more potassium than whole milk - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 0.073 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cherry tomato or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has 70% less calories than whole milk - cherry tomato has 16 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does cherry tomato or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cherry tomato and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cherry tomato or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.