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1. Tomato Facts
2. Types of Tomato
3. Nutritional Value of Tomato
4. Health Benefits of Tomato

Tomato Facts

History and Origin

Types of Tomatos

Types of Tomatos grown and sold in Australia

Tomato Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Tomato ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, chopped or sliced = 180 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	18	0.9%
Protein	g	0.88	1.7%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.20	0.3%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	3.89	1.2%
Fiber, total dietary	g	1.2	4.8%
Sugars, total	g	2.63
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	10	1.0%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.27	1.5%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	11	2.7%
Phosphorus, P	mg	24	2.4%
Potassium, K	mg	237	6.7%
Sodium, Na	mg	5	0.2%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.17	1.1%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.059	2.9%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.114	5.7%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.0
Fluoride, F	mcg	2.3
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	13.7	22.8%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.037	2.4%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.019	1.1%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.594	2.9%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.089	0.8%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.080	4%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	15	3.7%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	42	4.6%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.54	1.8%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	7.9	9.8%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.028	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.031
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.083
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	449
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	101
Lycopene	mcg	2573
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	123

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Tomato Nutritional Value

Tomato Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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