The Golden And Love Apple : Tomato
Nutritional qualities
Besides lending the tangy taste and appealing red colour to various food preparations it is quite beneficial for health. Tomatoes are high in potassium, Vitamin C & A and are cholesterol free. They are rich in a special pigment called lycopene, which is released from its skin only after the cooking process. The pigment is a strong antioxidant. Scientific studies have indicated that eating tomatoes in the cooked form reduce the chances of cholesterol related heart diseases and digestive tract cancers. Â
| Nutrient | Quantity |
| Energy (kjoules)Â | 102 |
| Fibre | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 11mg |
| (Nutrient values for 1 large raw tomato 180 g) | |
