Tomato Facts

Nutrition facts, myths, safety questions and fun trivia about everyone's favorite garden fruit.

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Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?

Botanically, a tomato is a fruit – specifically a berry that develops from the flower of the tomato plant and contains seeds. In the kitchen, though, it's almost always treated as a vegetable because of its savory flavor.

How many calories are in a tomato?

A medium raw tomato is low in calories – roughly 20-25 calories for a typical 120g fruit, since tomatoes are about 94-95% water. Full breakdown by size and type in Unveiling the Tomato Calories.

What are the health benefits of eating tomatoes?

Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and vitamin K, and they're one of the richest dietary sources of lycopene, an antioxidant linked to heart and skin health that becomes more available once cooked. Details in Tomato Nutrition.

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