Tomato nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel
What Does 18 Calories or 100 Grams of Tomato Look Like?
We measured what 100 grams of tomato looks like to help you visualize its weight and calories. As you can see from the picture, one middle-sized tomato made up the entire 100 grams or 18 calories.
Depending on the size of the tomato, the weight and calories may differ for you.
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: November 09, 2023
Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel
Important nutritional characteristics for Tomato
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Tomato glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235261811500027XCheck out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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23 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 1 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 18 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 2.69 grams |
| Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup cherry tomatoes (149 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -4.1 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157513000902 | 5mg |
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 79% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 78% of foods
Vitamin A RAE ⓘHigher in Vitamin A RAE content than 64% of foods
Lycopene ⓘHigher in Lycopene content than 62% of foods
Alpha Carotene ⓘHigher in Alpha Carotene content than 61% of foods
Tomato calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 18 | |
| Calories in 1 cup cherry tomatoes | 27 | 149 g |
| Calories in 1 slice, thin/small | 3 | 15 g |
| Calories in 1 NLEA serving | 27 | 148 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, chopped or sliced | 32 | 180 g |
| Calories in 1 Italian tomato | 11 | 62 g |
| Calories in 1 cherry | 3 | 17 g |
| Calories in 1 plum tomato | 11 | 62 g |
Tomato Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Tomato glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235261811500027XCheck out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Tomato Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
10 mg of 1,000 mg
1%
Iron:
0.27 mg of 8 mg
3%
Magnesium:
11 mg of 420 mg
3%
Phosphorus:
24 mg of 700 mg
3%
Potassium:
237 mg of 3,400 mg
7%
Sodium:
5 mg of 2,300 mg
0%
Zinc:
0.17 mg of 11 mg
2%
Copper:
0.059 mg of 1 mg
7%
Manganese:
0.114 mg of 2 mg
5%
Selenium:
0 µg of 55 µg
0%
Choline:
6.7 mg of 550 mg
1%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
237 mg
TOP 51%
Manganese
0.114 mg
TOP 59%
Copper
0.059 mg
TOP 76%
Calcium
10 mg
TOP 76%
Magnesium
11 mg
TOP 82%
Iron
0.27 mg
TOP 86%
Phosphorus
24 mg
TOP 87%
Zinc
0.17 mg
TOP 87%
Choline
6.7 mg
TOP 89%
Sodium
5 mg
TOP 90%
Selenium
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
833 IU of 5,000 IU
17%
Vitamin E :
0.54 mg of 15 mg
4%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
13.7 mg of 90 mg
15%
Vitamin B1:
0.037 mg of 1 mg
3%
Vitamin B2:
0.019 mg of 1 mg
1%
Vitamin B3:
0.594 mg of 16 mg
4%
Vitamin B5:
0.089 mg of 5 mg
2%
Vitamin B6:
0.08 mg of 1 mg
6%
Folate:
15 µg of 400 µg
4%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
7.9 µg of 120 µg
7%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
833 IU
TOP 21%
Vitamin C
13.7 mg
TOP 22%
Vitamin K
7.9 µg
TOP 52%
Folate
15 µg
TOP 53%
Vitamin E
0.54 mg
TOP 55%
Vitamin B6
0.08 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B3
0.594 mg
TOP 76%
Vitamin B1
0.037 mg
TOP 79%
Vitamin B5
0.089 mg
TOP 90%
Vitamin B2
0.019 mg
TOP 92%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 2%
0.88 g of 50 g
2%
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.89 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
94.52 g of 2,000 g
5%
Other:
0.51 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
6 mg of 280 mg
2%
Threonine:
27 mg of 1,050 mg
3%
Isoleucine:
18 mg of 1,400 mg
1%
Leucine:
25 mg of 2,730 mg
1%
Lysine:
27 mg of 2,100 mg
1%
Methionine:
6 mg of 1,050 mg
1%
Phenylalanine:
27 mg of 1,750 mg
2%
Valine:
18 mg of 1,820 mg
1%
Histidine:
14 mg of 700 mg
2%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.083 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.25 g
Fructose:
1.37 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Tomato
Sugar:
2.63 g
Fiber:
1.2 g
Other:
0.06 g
All nutrients for Tomato per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% | 98% |
2.6 times less than Orange
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| Protein | 0.88g | 2% | 86% |
3.2 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0% | 88% |
166.6 times less than Cheddar Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 15% | 22% |
3.9 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 2.69g | N/A | 64% |
20.1 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 3.89g | 1% | 63% |
7.2 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 3% | 86% |
9.6 times less than Beef
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| Calcium | 10mg | 1% | 76% |
12.5 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 237mg | 7% | 51% |
1.6 times more than Cucumber
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 3% | 82% |
12.7 times less than Almond
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| Sugar | 2.63g | N/A | 57% |
3.4 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | 47% |
2 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | 76% |
2.4 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 2% | 87% |
37.1 times less than Beef
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| Starch | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 3% | 87% |
7.6 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 5mg | 0% | 90% |
98 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 833IU | 17% | 21% |
20.1 times less than Carrot
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| Vitamin A RAE | 42µg | 5% | 36% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | 55% |
2.7 times less than Kiwifruit
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 5% | 59% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | 79% |
7.2 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 1% | 92% |
6.8 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.59mg | 4% | 76% |
16.1 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.09mg | 2% | 90% |
12.7 times less than Sunflower seed
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | 70% |
1.5 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 7% | 52% |
12.9 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 15µg | 4% | 53% |
4.1 times less than Brussels sprout
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% | 89% |
210.5 times less than Beef
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | N/A | 87% |
316.1 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | N/A | 87% |
568.4 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | 97% |
50.8 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.03mg | 0% | 96% |
26.7 times less than Beef
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| Isoleucine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
50.8 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.03mg | 0% | 97% |
97.2 times less than Tuna
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | 97% |
16.7 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | 97% |
16 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | 96% |
24.7 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
112.7 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0% | 96% |
53.5 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | 85% |
4.3 times less than Apple
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 18
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 5mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
10mg
1%
Iron
0mg
0%
Potassium
237mg
7%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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References
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