...the nutritional value of tomatoes and full tomato nutrition information...
Tomatoes contain a phytonutrient called lycopene which is a carotenoid that has powerful antioxidant properties. Tomatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C.
Tomatoes contain lycopene which is a powerful antioxidant that protects the cells from free radical damage, thereby helping to prevent cancer. Lycopene also helps to prevent the oxidation of
cholesterol
which helps to prevent atherosclerosis.
Tomatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin A which plays a part in eye health and also help to fight off viral infections.
Tomatoes provide a fairly high amount of potassium which helps the nerves and muscles to function properly and also maintains the bodies' acid balance. Potassium also helps to lower the risk of high blood pressure.
Tomatoes are also high in niacin (vitamin B3) which helps to lower cholesterol and stabilises the blood sugar. B3 also helps the body to process fats.
Tomatoes are a fairly good source of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) which helps to turn carbohydrates and fats into energy and plays a part in adrenal gland health.
One cup of tomatoes contains around 25 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF TOMATOES:
Tomatoes, orange, raw
Refuse: 9% (Core and stem ends) Scientific Name: Lycopersicon esculentum NDB No: 11695 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
Nutrient
Units
1.00 X 1 cup, chopped ------- 158g
Proximates
Water
g
149.75
Energy
kcal
25
Energy
kJ
106
Protein
g
1.83
Total lipid (fat)
g
0.30
Ash
g
1.09
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
5.02
Fiber, total dietary
g
1.4
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
8
Iron, Fe
mg
0.74
Magnesium, Mg
mg
13
Phosphorus, P
mg
46
Potassium, K
mg
335
Sodium, Na
mg
66
Zinc, Zn
mg
0.22
Copper, Cu
mg
0.098
Manganese, Mn
mg
0.139
Selenium, Se
mcg
0.6
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
25.3
Thiamin
mg
0.073
Riboflavin
mg
0.054
Niacin
mg
0.937
Pantothenic acid
mg
0.294
Vitamin B-6
mg
0.095
Folate, total
mcg
46
Folic acid
mcg
0
Folate, food
mcg
46
Folate, DFE
mcg_DFE
46
Vitamin B-12
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg_RAE
118
Retinol
mcg
0
Vitamin A, IU
IU
2364
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0.0
Vitamin D
IU
0
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated
g
0.040
4:0
g
0.000
6:0
g
0.000
8:0
g
0.000
10:0
g
0.000
12:0
g
0.000
14:0
g
0.000
16:0
g
0.030
18:0
g
0.011
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
g
0.044
16:1 undifferentiated
g
0.002
18:1 undifferentiated
g
0.044
20:1
g
0.000
22:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
g
0.120
18:2 undifferentiated
g
0.115
18:3 undifferentiated
g
0.005
18:4
g
0.000
20:4 undifferentiated
g
0.000
20:5 n-3 (EPA)
g
0.000
22:5 n-3 (DPA)
g
0.000
22:6 n-3 (DHA)
g
0.000
Cholesterol
mg
0
Phytosterols
mg
6
Amino acids
Tryptophan
g
0.013
Threonine
g
0.046
Isoleucine
g
0.043
Leucine
g
0.066
Lysine
g
0.066
Methionine
g
0.016
Cystine
g
0.024
Phenylalanine
g
0.047
Tyrosine
g
0.032
Valine
g
0.047
Arginine
g
0.046
Histidine
g
0.028
Alanine
g
0.052
Aspartic acid
g
0.254
Glutamic acid
g
0.675
Glycine
g
0.046
Proline
g
0.035
Serine
g
0.049
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
Tomatoes contain a phytonutrient called lycopene which is a carotenoid that has powerful antioxidant properties. Tomatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C.
