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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cherry tomato and zucchini is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 25:66:9 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cherry Tomato Zucchini
Protein 25% 24%
Carbohydrates 66% 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

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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cherry Tomato or Zucchini .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .

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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.