Beetroot vs Tomato
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Beetroot | Tomato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43kcal | 18kcal |
| Protein | 1.6g | 0.9g |
| Carbs | 9.6g | 3.9g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.2g |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.2g |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 2.6g |
| Sodium | 78mg | 5mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Tomato has 25 fewer calories per 100g than Beetroot (139% less).
- Beetroot delivers more protein (1.6g vs 0.9g per 100g).
- Beetroot has more fiber (2.8g vs 1.2g).
- Tomato has less sugar (2.6g vs 6.8g).
Beetroot
Beetroot is rich in dietary nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide — a reason beet juice is studied for blood pressure and exercise performance. It also supplies folate, manganese and the pigment betalain.
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Tomatoes are the richest dietary source of lycopene — a carotenoid linked in observational studies to lower risk of prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease. Cooking and pairing with fat (olive oil) substantially increases lycopene bioavailability.
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