Vitamins and Minerals - Tomatoes

Although we consider one of the tastiest vegetables, tomato is, botanical sense, a fruit, and one that is very rich in vitamins and minerals necessary for optimal body functioning. Moreover, curb appetite and tomatoes are excellent in the diet protects heart health and has strong anticancer properties.

     Vitamins:

Vitamin A: 1025mg
Vitamin B1: 0.046mg
Vitamin B2: 0.023mg
Vitamin B3: 0.731mg
Vitamin B5: 0.109mg
Vitamin B6: 0.098mg
Vitamin B9: 18mcg
Vitamin C: 15.6mg
Vitamin E: 0.66mg
Vitamin K: 9.7mcg

     Minerals:

Potassium: 292mg
Phosphorus: 30mg
Magnesium: 14mg
Calcium: 12mg
Sodium: 6mg
Iron: 0.33mg
Manganese: 0.14mg
Copper: 0.073mg
Zinc: 0.21mg

A medium tomato contains about 20 calories, 1.5g fiber and 1.08g of protein.