Cherry Tomato vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and zucchini:
- Both zucchini and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Zucchini has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Zucchini and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - zucchini has 17 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to zucchini for protein. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 62% |
| Fat | 9% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both zucchini and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - zucchini has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Zucchini and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than zucchini - zucchini has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Zucchini and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both zucchini and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both zucchini and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Zucchini has 12% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 650% more Vitamin A than zucchini - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Zucchini and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Zucchini and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Zucchini has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both cherry tomato and zucchini contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cherry Tomato | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Zucchini has 220% more calcium than cherry tomato - zucchini has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Zucchini and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - zucchini has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both zucchini and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Zucchini has 23% more potassium than cherry tomato - zucchini has 261mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, zucchini has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cherry tomato has more linoleic acid than zucchini per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.031 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 Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does zucchini or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Zucchini and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - zucchini has 17 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does zucchini or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both zucchini and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - zucchini has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does zucchini or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both zucchini and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Zucchini has 20% more potassium than cherry tomato - zucchini has 261mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.