Tomato Benefits & Nutrition
Tomato benefits: nutrition per 100 g (18 kcal, 1.2 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and its season in India. Also called Tamatar.
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Tamatar · Vegetables
- 18 kcalenergy
- 0.9 gprotein
- 1.2 gfibre
- Year-round; best Dec–Febbest season in India
Per 100 g (raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of tomato
- The main dietary source of lycopene — cooking with a little oil makes it easier to absorb.
- Is a source of vitamin C and potassium.
- Low in calories and adds flavour without salt.
How to eat it
Use in salads, rasam, sabzi and soups.
How much a day: 1–2 tomatoes.
Who should be careful
- Can worsen acid reflux in some people.
- Kidney disease: tomato purée and paste are high in potassium.
Best season in India
Year-round; best Dec–Feb. See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of tomato?
The main dietary source of lycopene — cooking with a little oil makes it easier to absorb. Is a source of vitamin C and potassium. Low in calories and adds flavour without salt.
How much tomato can I have a day?
1–2 tomatoes. Use in salads, rasam, sabzi and soups.
Who should be careful with tomato?
Can worsen acid reflux in some people. Kidney disease: tomato purée and paste are high in potassium.
When is tomato in season in India?
Year-round; best Dec–Feb.
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