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Tomato

Raw · Nightshades

43/100C tier

Calories18

Protein0.9g

Fiber1.2g

Sodium5mg

Sugar—g

Graded C — 43 out of 100, #30 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (97/100); micronutrients drags it down (4/100).

The short version: Lycopene delivery system that happens to be delicious.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories18

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.2g0%

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 5mg0%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g4%

Protein 0.9g2%

Vitamin C 13mg14%

Vitamin K 8mcg7%

Vitamin A 42mcg RAE5%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 43

Clean label ×1597

Low energy density ×1094

Fiber ×2556

Protein ×1033

Micronutrients ×404

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#30 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Tomato healthy?

It grades C — 43 out of 100, #30 of 45 vegetables in our system. Lycopene delivery system that happens to be delicious.

How many calories are in Tomato?

18 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Tomato calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.