Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain lycopene, a phytochemical found in the red pigment of the tomatoes. Lycopene has been shown to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Healthy Tomato Recipes:

• Tomato Barley Soup
• Vegan Gazpacho Soup
• Chicken Vegetable Skillet

The following nutrition information is for one serving of tomatoes. That would be about one cup of chopped or sliced tomatoes, or 180 grams. This general information is for any variety of red tomatoes.

Water: 170.10 g

Calories: 32

Protein: 1.58 g

Carbohydrates: 7.06 g

Fiber: 2.2 g

Sugars: 4.73 g

Total Fat: 0.36 g

Saturated Fat: 0.083 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.092 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.243 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Calcium: 18 mg

Iron: 0.49 mg

Magnesium: 20 mg

Phosphorus: 43 mg

Potassium: 427 mg

Sodium: 9 mg

Zinc: 0.31 mg

Vitamin C: 22.9 mg

Thiamin: 0.067 mg

Riboflavin: 0.034 mg

Niacin: 1.069 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.160 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.144 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 27 mcg

Vitamin A: 1499 IU

Vitamin E: 0.97 mg

Vitamin K: 14.2 mcg

Phytosterols: 13 mg

beta Carotene: 808 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 182 mcg

Lycopene: 4631 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 221 mcg

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Abbreviations:

• g = gram
• mg = milligram
• mcg = microgram
• IU = International Unit

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