Here are some of the main tomato nutrition facts:
#TomatoNutritionFacts
– First, tomatoes are very hydrating, since 100g provides us with almost 95ml of water.
– They are especially rich in beta-carotene. 100g of raw tomatoes provides 8% of the daily recommended amount for men and 10% for women. The more concentrated tomatoes are, the more rich they are in beta-carotene. For example, tomato puree is around 5 times richer in beta-carotene than raw tomatoes. Besides, when heated, tomatoes release lycopene, which is a phytonutrient.
– They are a really good source of vitamin C when eaten raw. 100g provides around 55% of the daily recommended amount.
– 100g provides 17% of the daily needs in vitamin E for women and 13% for men and between 8–9% of the daily needs in vitamin K1.
– They contain 12% of the daily recommended amount in folate per 100g.
– They are also a source of B vitamins such as thiamin, niacin and vitamin B6. Tomatoes contain between 4–5% of the daily recommended amount per 100g.
– Lastly, they are a source of lots of minerals including, phosphorus, magnesium and manganese.
Sources:
– Macciochi, J. (2020). Immunity: The Science of Staying Well.
– Public Health England. (2016). Government Nutrition Requirements. Available at: (Accessed: 14 July 2020).
– Public Health England. (2019). McCance and Widdowson’s composition of foods integrated dataset. Available at: (Accessed: 18 July 2020).
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