Calorie comparison
Butternut Squash vs Tomato
Per 100 grams, tomato is the lighter choice by 27 calories, while butternut squash 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 | Butternut Squash | Tomato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | 18 |
| Protein | 1 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 3.9 g |
| Fat | 0.1 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
🎃 Butternut Squash
1 cup cubed (140 g)
63 cal
1.4 g protein · 16.8 g carbs · 0.1 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, butternut squash or tomato?
Per 100 g, butternut squash has 45 calories and tomato has 18. Tomato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butternut squash or tomato?
Butternut Squash has 1 g of protein per 100 g; tomato has 0.9 g. Butternut Squash wins on protein.
Is butternut squash 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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