Tomato: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of tomato has 18 kcal. 1 plum tomato (62 g): 11 kcal.
Tomato is in the family Vegetables. Per 100 g it provides 0.88 g protein, 3.9 g carbohydrates (1.2 g fiber) and 0.2 g fat: about 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What tomato provides most
- Source of vitamin C: 13.7 mg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
Tomato per serving
The serving is 1 plum tomato, 62 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 plum tomato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Protein | 0.88 g | 0.55 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 0.74 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.12 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 3.1 mg |
Tomato nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 18 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.88 g | 2 % |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 4 % |
| Total sugars | 2.6 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 42 µg | 5 % |
| Vitamin C | 13.7 mg | 15 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.54 mg | 4 % |
| Vitamin K | 7.9 µg | 7 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 3 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.02 mg | 1 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.59 mg | 4 % |
| B6 | 0.08 mg | 5 % |
| B9 · Folate | 15 µg | 4 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.27 mg | 2 % |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg | 2 % |
| Potassium | 237 mg | 5 % |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 2 % |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other vegetables
Of 14 foods in this family on Micela, tomato ranks 12th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🧄 Garlic | 149 | 6.4 g |
| 2 | 🌽 Corn | 86 | 3.3 g |
| 3 | 🍠 Sweet potato | 86 | 1.6 g |
| 4 | 🥔 Potato | 77 | 2 g |
| 5 | 🥕 Carrot | 41 | 0.93 g |
| 6 | 🧅 Onion | 40 | 1.1 g |
| 7 | 🥦 Broccoli | 34 | 2.8 g |
| 8 | 🎃 Squash | 26 | 1 g |
| 9 | 🍆 Eggplant | 25 | 0.98 g |
| 10 | 🍄 Mushroom | 22 | 3.1 g |
| 11 | 🫑 Bell pepper | 20 | 0.86 g |
| 12 | 🍅 Tomato | 18 | 0.88 g |
| 13 | 🥬 Lettuce | 17 | 1.2 g |
| 14 | 🥒 Cucumber | 15 | 0.65 g |
Where it comes from
Wild in the Andes; domesticated in Mexico.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does tomato have?
100 g of tomato has 18 kcal. 1 plum tomato (62 g) has 11 kcal.
How much protein does tomato have?
0.88 g per 100 g; 0.55 g in 1 plum tomato.
How many carbs does tomato have?
3.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is fiber and 2.6 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does tomato have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin C, 15 %.
Where does tomato come from?
Wild in the Andes; domesticated in Mexico. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 11529 · Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average · Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
One serving (1 plum tomato) is about 1% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers