Cherry vs. Grape - Is There Really A Difference?

It’s no surprise that many people find it hard to tell a Cherry Tomato from a Grape Tomato– both varieties are usually small and sweet. But there are some key differences between these two delicious and versatile Tomato gems – you just need to know what you’re looking for!

Shape

One of the main differences you will find between a Grape versus a Cherry Tomato is its shape. The easiest way to remember the difference between the two is by paying attention to their name.

A Grape Tomato is shaped like a typical grape.- most grow to be a longer, oval shape. Grape tomatoes are long and oval shaped.

In comparison, a typical Cherry Tomato is shaped like a cherry – most grow perfectly round. Most Cherry tomatoes grow perfectly round.

Flavor Profile

Although the flavors of both a Grape and a Cherry Tomato may seem similar at first, you can taste a big difference been the two if you pay close attention.

A Grape Tomato is often given the following flavor profile:

• Perfect sugar to acid balance for a rich, sweet taste
• Meaty & crunchy
• Classic ‘Tomato’ taste, like you just picked it from the garden

A Cherry Tomato usually delivers a different set of flavors:

• Very sweet, almost candy-like
• Incredibly juicy and fresh flavor
• Crisp bite – your best bet is to eat a Cherry Tomato by popping it right into your mouth,

Nutrition

When it comes to Cherry and Grape Tomatoes, their nutritional value is very comparable. That means that no matter what type you prefer, you’re going to get the same health benefits from both!

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, as well as vitamin A and vitamin C. Lycopene is known as a cancer-fighting agent, and vitamin A and vitamin C are known for maintaining healthy skin, good vision, a strong immune system, and a healthy heart. What more could you want from these amazing superfoods?

Color

Most of the time, you will find Red Grape and Red Cherry Tomatoes at the grocery store. However, there are dozens of different seed varieties in both of these Tomato categories, and diversity in seeds means there is room for different colors to appear!

We grow many different colored Grape and Cherry Tomatoes in our Discovery Center – any given season, you may find Orange, Yellow, Brown, and Pink Grape and Cherry Tomatoes! We are always eager to try our hand at growing uniquely-colored varieties in these two categories.