Tomatoes are a fruit that many people mistake for a vegetable.
Botanically, tomatoes are a fruit since they contain seeds and develop from the ovary of a flower.
Tomatoes also play a big culinary role in an extensive range of cuisines and dishes. For example, they’re in everything from Indian curries to Italian pizzas and Mexican salsa.
Tomatoes have a thin red skin and their flesh is acidic, slightly sweet, and juicy; in fact, tomatoes have a water content of 94.5%.
Like many types of fruit, they are a good source of polyphenols.
The main polyphenolic compound in tomatoes is lycopene, and various studies suggest it can help to fight inflammation.
Nutrient wise, here is the profile of a medium-sized tomato;
- Calories: 22.1 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 4.8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Sugar: 3.2 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Vitamin C: 26% RDA
- Vitamin A: 20% RDA
- Vitamin K: 12% RDA
- Potassium: 8% RDA
- Manganese: 7% RDA
Source: https://www.nutritionadvance.com
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