Cherry Tomato Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Cherry tomatoes are a significant source of lycopene (a red carotenoid pigment), which systematic reviews and meta-analyses consistently link to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and overall mortality .
These fruits contribute to blood pressure regulation through their potassium content, which helps improve the function of the endothelium (the lining of blood vessels) and smooth muscles .
Cooking or processing cherry tomatoes can enhance the availability of their phytochemicals, though they are also frequently consumed raw to provide vitamin C and dietary fibre .
While all tomatoes contain carotenoids, specific breeding lines of cherry tomatoes have been developed to provide higher concentrations of beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A) compared to standard varieties .

Interesting fact

The cherry tomato is believed to be the direct ancestor of the modern large-fruited tomato, having originated as a wild species in the Andean regions of South America.

Standout nutrients

ACE

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beta-Carotene

GREAT

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Lycopene

GREAT

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Vitamin C

EPIC

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Water

kcal per 100g

Protein0.94g

Fat0.37g

Carbs0.50g

Fiber1.20g

Sugar3.14g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.13g

Monounsat0.04g

Saturated0.08g

Seasonality

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Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Moderate

Impact varies significantly between field-grown and heated greenhouse production.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Room Temperature

3–5 days

Keeps flavor better than refrigeration.

Refrigerate

5–7 days

May result in a mealy texture.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 4 validated sources

Phenol-Explorer

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds in Tomatoes and Their Impact on Human Health and Disease: A Review - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Tomatoes: An Extensive Review of the Associated Health Impacts of Tomatoes and Factors That Can Affect Their Cultivation - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Tomatoes | SNAP-Ed

[4]snaped.fns.usda.gov

Association between tomato consumption and prehypertension among Korean adults: finding from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A Review of the Science of Colorful, Plant-Based Food and Practical ...

[8]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Health-Promoting Foods: From ARS to You! - AgResearch Magazine

[10]agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov

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