Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits Of Tomatoes
TOMATOES This article tells you everything you need to know about tomatoes. Is it pronounced tomato or tomato? Nowadays “tomahto” is considered British pronunciation and “tomayto” American, but many Americans pronounce tomato {and aunt ) with a broad a. Either pronunciation is considered standard. The only “rule” is to go with the pronunciation you prefer. Either is easily understood by other English speakers. The tomato is a very popular fruit/vegetable. Tomatoes are high in many nutrients, and also contain a cancer-fighting substance called lycopene. Nutrition facts The water content of tomatoes is around 95%. The other 5% consists mainly of carbohydrates and fiber. Here are the nutrients in a small (100-gram) raw tomato: Calories: 18 Water: 95% Protein: 0.9 grams Carbs: 3.9 grams Sugar: 2.6 grams Fiber: 1.2 grams Fat: 0.2 grams Carbs Carbs comprise 4% of raw tomatoes, which amounts to fewer than 5 grams of carbs f...