
Tomato.
Tomato — Nutrition & Culinary Profile
vegetableTomato is botanically a fruit but culinarily a vegetable, originating from Central America. Rich in lycopene — a powerful antioxidant linked to reduced cancer risk and heart health.
✓ Gluten-free✓ Keto✓ Low-carb✓ Mediterranean✓ Paleo✓ Vegan✓ Vegetarian
Processing States
Minerals per 100g
Calcium10 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Magnesium11 mg
Phosphorus24 mg
Potassium237 mg
Sodium5 mg
Zinc0.2 mg
Vitamins per 100g
Vitamin A0 µg
Vitamin C13.7 mg
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E0.5 mg
Vitamin K7.9 µg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.6 mg
Vitamin B60.1 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)15 µg
Vitamin B120 µg
Culinary Profile
Sweetness
4
Acidity
6
Bitterness
1
Umami
7
Aroma
6
TextureJuicy and fleshy with a soft, seed-filled gelatinous center
Food Properties
Glycemic Index15
Glycemic Load1
pH4.3
Water Activity1
Kitchen Measures
1 Cup
236.6 g1 cup to grams
1 Tablespoon
14.8 gtablespoon to grams
1 Teaspoon
4.9 gteaspoon to grams
Density1 g/ml
Used in Cooking
Season
SummerAutumn
Best Pairings
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