About 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:
Nutrition Information for Tomatoes:
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.
Macronutrients:
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
Micronutrients:
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
Phytonutrients:
Phytosterols: 13 mg
beta Carotene: 808 mcg
beta Cryptoxanthin: 182 mcg
Lycopene: 4631 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 221 mcg
Source of Information:
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
Notes:
Abbreviations:
- g = gram
- mg = milligram
- mcg = microgram
- IU = International Unit
