What is Tomato? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Tomato?

Botanically speaking the tomato is a fruit, but in the culinary world it is used almost strictly as a vegetable. Tomatoes are a nightshade plant that grow on tall, thick sturdy stalks. There are many varieties of tomato, but the most common type is round and red. It has a thin skin that covers its extremely juicy and soft flesh. The center contains seeds wrapped in a gelatinous film. The tomato is sour with a hint of sweetness. It can be sliced into rounds and wedges or diced into small chunks and is eaten raw or cooked.

What does Tomato Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Sour

Sour

Sour is one of the five main tastes. It is tart and bright, sometimes with a mouth-puckering quality. Sour is a naturally occurring flavor found in many foods, including citrus, vinegar, various dairy products, and certain fruits. Sour is used to enhance a dish or drink and is used as both a main and complimentary flavor.

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tomato

tomato

Botanically speaking the tomato is a fruit, but in the culinary world it is used almost strictly as a vegetable. Tomatoes are a nightshade plant that grow on tall, thick sturdy stalks. There are many varieties of tomato, but the most common type is round and red. It has a thin skin that covers its extremely juicy and soft flesh. The center contains seeds wrapped in a gelatinous film. The tomato is sour with a hint of sweetness. It can be sliced into rounds and wedges or diced into small chunks and is eaten raw or cooked.

Tomato Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup180g

CupTomato
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories32kcal2%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats0g0%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs7g2%
Sugars5g10%
Fiber2g7%
Proteins2g3%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium9mg0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary.See Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Tomato?

1 Cup of Tomato contains 2 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Tomato?

1 Cup of Tomato contains 7 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Tomato?

1 Cup of Tomato contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Tomato?

1 Cup of Tomato contains 3 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Tomato?

There are 32 calories in 1 Cup of Tomato.

How many calories are in 1 Italian tomato unit of Tomato?

There are 11 calories in 1 Italian tomato unit of Tomato.

How many calories are in 1 Large unit of Tomato?

There are 33 calories in 1 Large unit of Tomato.

How many calories are in 1 Medium unit of Tomato?

There are 22 calories in 1 Medium unit of Tomato.

How many calories are in 1 Small unit of Tomato?

There are 16 calories in 1 Small unit of Tomato.

How many calories are in 1 Wedge of Tomato?

There are 6 calories in 1 Wedge of Tomato.

How many calories are in 1 NLEA Serving of Tomato?

There are 27 calories in 1 NLEA Serving of Tomato.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Tomato?

There are 5 calories in 1 oz of Tomato.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Tomato?

There are 82 calories in 1 pound of Tomato.

How many calories are in 1 Small slice of Tomato?

There are 3 calories in 1 Small slice of Tomato.

How many calories are in 1 Medium slice of Tomato?

There are 4 calories in 1 Medium slice of Tomato.

How many calories are in 1 Large slice of Tomato?

There are 5 calories in 1 Large slice of Tomato.

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