Calorie comparison
Beets vs Tomato
Per 100 grams, tomato is the lighter choice by 25 calories, while beets delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Beets | Tomato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 18 |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 3.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
Beets
1 cup (136 g)
58 cal
2.2 g protein · 13.6 g carbs · 0.3 g fat
🍅 Tomato
1 medium (123 g)
22 cal
1.1 g protein · 4.8 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, beets or tomato?
Per 100 g, beets has 43 calories and tomato has 18. Tomato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beets or tomato?
Beets has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g; tomato has 0.9 g. Beets wins on protein.
Is beets or tomato better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward tomato — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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