Cherry tomatoes Nutrition facts
Cherry tomatoes
Deliciously sweet, juicy, cherry tomatoes are small, cherry-sized fruits having distinct bright colors and pleasant flavor which distinguish them from other tomato sub types. These tiny berries are one of the most sought-after for their vividly bright and attractive colors, be it cooked in the dishes or raw in salads.
Botanically, cherry tomatoes belong to the same Solanaceae or nightshade family of plants, which also include chili peppers, potato and eggplants. It thought to have originated in the Central America from the wild tomato cultivars.
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum L. var. Cerasiforme.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 18 Kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.6% |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 3% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 15 μg | 4% |
| Niacin | 0.594 mg | 4% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.080 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin | 0.037 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 833 IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 21.5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9 μg | 6.5% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 5 mg | >1% |
| Potassium | 237 mg | 5% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 6.5% |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 1.5% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 449 μg | -- |
| Carotene-α | 101 μg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 123 μg | -- |
| Lycopene | 2573 μg | -- |