Spirulina vs Tomato
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Spirulina is generally healthier
Spirulina comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (57g vs 0.9g), more fiber (3.6g vs 1.2g), less sugar (2g vs 2.6g), making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Tomato
18 kcal
More Protein
Spirulina
57g
More Fiber
Spirulina
3.6g
Less Sugar
Spirulina
2g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Spirulina
290
Tomato
18
Proteinper 100g
Spirulina
57g
Tomato
0.9g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Spirulina
24g
Tomato
4g
Fatper 100g
Spirulina
7g
Tomato
0.2g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Spirulina
Per 100g:290 calories
Per cup (150g):435 calories
Per serving (85g):247 calories
Tomato
Per 100g:18 calories
Per cup (150g):27 calories
Per serving (85g):15 calories
Diet Compatibility
Spirulina
High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleo
Tomato
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Spirulina
- ✓Higher in protein (57g vs 0.9g)
- ✓More fiber (3.6g vs 1.2g)
- ✓Less sugar (2g vs 2.6g)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
When to Choose Tomato
- ✓Lower in calories (18 vs 290)
- ✓Lower in carbs (4g vs 24g)
- ✓Lower sodium (5mg vs 1048mg)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups