Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
Per 100 g, Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average provides 18 kcal, making it a very low-calorie food. It contains 0.88 g of protein, 3.89 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat, with 1.2 g of dietary fibre.
Full nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.88 g | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.89 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 237 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 42 µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet (FDA). Your needs may differ.
About Tomatoes
Raw ripe tomatoes are a kitchen staple eaten fresh in salads, sliced onto sandwiches, or used as the base for countless cooked sauces. They're notably low in calories at just 18 kcal per 100 g, with 3.89 g of carbohydrate and 1.2 g of fibre, making them easy to include generously in a meal without much energy cost. They provide 13.7 mg of vitamin C and 42 micrograms of vitamin A per 100 g, along with 237 mg of potassium, a respectable amount for a vegetable that's mostly water.
Mainstream dietary guidance typically counts tomatoes among the vegetables that are simple to eat in quantity as part of a varied diet, given how little they add in calories or sodium, which sits at just 5 mg per 100 g here. A practical tip is to store tomatoes at room temperature rather than in the fridge, since chilling can dull their flavour and texture, and to add a pinch of salt just before eating to bring out their natural sweetness.