British tomato nutrition

Dr Phil Morley. BTGA Technical Officer.

Bursting with goodness, the British tomato is an all-round health superhero

High in lycopene and other health enhancing compounds, tomatoes may significantly increase your defences against some cancers, heart disease as well as other chronic diseases.

They’re packed full of vitamins A, C and E. Combined, these can help keep your skin, bones and teeth in tiptop condition, as well as boosting your immune system and helping to maintain a healthy gut microbiome.

Tomatoes are a fabulous source of flavonoids and carotenoids, antioxidants that can help to fight off harmful free radicals in the body.

To cook or not?

The age-old question. On one hand, cooking may reduce contents of vitamin C and flavonoids. On the other, it can actually boost levels of cancer-fighting lycopene.

So what’s the answer?
Eat plenty of British tomatoes, raw and cooked!

Did you know?

Per 100 grams, the average tomato contains just 20 calories.

And it’s packed full of vitamins A, C and E as well as a lot more beneficial nutrients. Read on to find out more and click the link below..

Tomato nutrition: content of your average tomato per 100 grams

 

Want to find out more about the amazing health benefits of eating tomatoes? We’ve teamed up with the University of Portsmouth (UK) to create a fascinating review of the Health benefits of tomatoes.

Typical Valuesper 100g
Energy85kj
Energy20kcal
Fat0.3g
Of which
– Saturates0.1g
Carbohydrates3.1g
Of which
– Sugars3.1g
Fibre1.2g
Protein0.7g
Salt0.02g

Take a look at our British Tomato recipes