Description
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and the phytochemical lycopene and are classified as a vegetable for nutritional purposes. The fruits are widely eaten raw in salads, cooked as a vegetable, and used as a component in a variety of prepared recipes.
Research has shown the nutrients in a small (100-gram) raw tomato are:
- Calories: 18
- Water: 95%
- Protein: 0.9 grams
- Carbs: 3.9 grams
- Sugar: 2.6 grams
- Fiber: 1.2 grams
- Fat: 0.2 grams