Veggie & Fruit Guide
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Tomatoes
Nutrition Information
Tomatoes are a source of vitamin C and the highest food source of lycopene,
a powerful antioxidant that tends to collect in certain organs of the body
including the prostate and lungs. Lycopene is being studied for its
potential role in preventing many cancers including prostate, breast and
cervix cancer. New research also shows that lycopene may lower the risk of
heart disease and possibly even osteoporosis.
| Typical Nutritional Information1 |
| Serving size: 1 medium tomato, 80g |
|
Per 100g |
Per 80g Serving |
| Energy (kJ) |
90 |
72 |
| Protein (g) |
0.9 |
0.7 |
| Carbohydrate (g) |
3.3 |
2.6 |
| Total fat (g) |
0.3 |
0.2 |
| Total dietary fibre (g) |
1.3 |
1 |
| Vitamin C (mg) |
19 |
15 |
1: Source: MRC Food Composition Tables Third Edition (1991)
