Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a type of fruit commonly used in chutneys, pickles, relishes, curries, dips, spreads, salsas, and much more!
The flavor profile for tomatoes can be described as juicy and savory.
Tomatoes contain over 18+ nutrients including 10 vitamins and 8 minerals. Tomatoes are also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Tomatoes
There are 13 uses for tomatoes. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Chutneys, Pickles, Relishes.
- Curries.
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Dressings, Marinades.
- Grain Dishes.
- Pastas.
- Pizza, Calzones.
- Salads.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Sauces.
- Side Dish.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stocks.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming tomatoes.
- Tomatoes should not be soft or bruised when you buy them. Firm tomatoes indicate that they are not overripe.
- Make sure that the skin of the tomatoes do not wrinkle when you press them slightly.
- Ripened tomatoes can remain good for about 2 to 3 days at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight, as compared to unripe ones that remain good for about five days.
- You can also refrigerate tomatoes to increase their shelf life.
- Tomatoes are the key ingredient for making delicious salsa, various sauces, and dips.
- You can also consume fresh tomatoes as a snack or in sandwiches and burgers.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of tomatoes include: sun-dried tomatoes, roma tomatoes, red beefsteak tomatoes, green beefsteak tomatoes, grape tomatoes, cocktail tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy tomatoes are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Tomatoes - Fresh - Ripe - Red
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
18
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 5mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 4g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 1g
2%
Vitamin C 18%
·
Vitamin K 9%
·
Copper 7%
·
Manganese 6%
·
Vitamin B6 6%
·
Vitamin A 6%
·
Potassium 5%
·
Thiamin 4%
·
Folate 4%
·
Vitamin E 4%
·
Magnesium 4%
·
Niacin 4%
·
Phosphorous 3%
·
Pantothenic Acid 2%
·
Riboflavin 2%
·
Iron 2%
·
Choline 2%
·
Zinc 2%
·
Calcium 1%
·
* 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.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.
- Good source of 1 micronutrient.