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Tomatoes
The tomato is the edible, often red, berry of the nightshade Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant. The species originated in western South America. The Nahuatl word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word tomate, from which the English word tomato derived.
Health Benefits
Fresh tomatoes are low in carbs (4%). The carb content consists mainly of simple sugars and insoluble fibers.
Tomatoes are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K and folate.
The main plant compound in tomatoes is lycopene. They also contain beta-carotene, naringenin and chlorogenic acid.
Lycopene is the most abundant plant compound in tomatoes. It is found in the highest amounts in tomato products, such as ketchup, tomato juice, and tomato-based sauces.
Nutrition Details
- Potassium
- Amount per serving: 292mg
- Serving size: 1 medium-sized tomato
- Vitamin A
- Amount per serving: 20%
- Serving size: 1 medium-sized tomato
- Vitamin C
- Amount per serving: 28%
- Serving size: 1 medium-sized tomato
- Calcium
- Amount per serving: .9%
- Serving size: 1 medium-sized tomato
- Iron
- Amount per serving: 1.8%
- Serving size: 1 medium-sized tomato
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