Cherry Tomato vs. Leeks
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Leeks
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
leeks
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and leeks:
- Cherry tomato has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than leek.
- Cherry tomato has 74% less calories than leek.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Leek has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Leek is a great source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has 74% less calories than leek - leek has 61 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 leeks per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for leeks, 9:86:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 86% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than leek - leek has 14.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Leek has 100% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - leek has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than leek - leek has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Leeks and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - leek has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both leeks and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - leek 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 33% more Vitamin C than leek - leek has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Leeks and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - leek has 83ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Leek has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - leek has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Leek has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - leek has 47ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Leek has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cherry tomato and leeks contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Leek is a great source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than cherry tomato - leek has 59mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Leek is a great source of iron and it has 347% more iron than cherry tomato - leek has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Leeks and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of potassium - leek has 180mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, leek has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and leeks contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.067 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.067 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 Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) .
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FAQ
Does leeks or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has 70% less calories than leek - leek has 61 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does leeks or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has 3.4 times fewer carbohydrates than leek - leek has 14.2g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.