Calories in Tomato, red, ripe, raw
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Tomato, red, ripe, raw contains 18 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, medium, 1/4" thick (20 g) provides about 4 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 9% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 18 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.028 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 2.6 g | |
| Protein C | 0.88 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 42 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 13.7 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.54 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 7.9 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.037 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.019 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.59 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.089 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 6.7 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 24 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.059 mg | 7% |
| Manganese C | 0.11 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Fluoride M | 2.3 µg |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 17%
- Carbohydrates 75%
- Fat 9%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.88 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.2 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.6 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.028 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium5 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.031 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.083 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose C | 0 g |
| Glucose C | 1.3 g |
| Fructose C | 1.4 g |
| Lactose C | 0 g |
| Maltose C | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.027 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.018 g |
| Leucine C | 0.025 g |
| Lysine C | 0.027 g |
| Methionine C | 0.006 g |
| Cystine C | 0.009 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.027 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.014 g |
| Valine C | 0.018 g |
| Arginine C | 0.021 g |
| Histidine C | 0.014 g |
| Alanine C | 0.027 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.14 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 0.43 g |
| Glycine C | 0.019 g |
| Proline C | 0.015 g |
| Serine C | 0.026 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.08 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 449 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 2,573 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 123 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 101 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0.12 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 7 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water C | 94.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 74 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 833 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Tomato
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes, sun-dried Dried or dry | 258 | 14.1 g | 55.8 g | 3 g |
| Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained Dried or dry | 213 | 5.1 g | 23.3 g | 14.1 g |
| Tomatoes, red, ripe, cooked Cooked | 18 | 0.95 g | 4 g | 0.11 g |
| Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, packed in tomato juice Canned | 16 | 0.79 g | 3.5 g | 0.25 g |
| Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, stewed Cooked | 26 | 0.91 g | 6.2 g | 0.19 g |
| Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, with green chilies Canned | 15 | 0.69 g | 3.6 g | 0.08 g |
| Tomatoes, red, ripe, cooked, stewed Cooked | 79 | 2 g | 13.1 g | 2.7 g |
| Tomatoes, yellow, raw Raw | 15 | 0.98 g | 3 g | 0.26 g |
| Tomatoes, red, ripe, cooked, with salt Cooked | 18 | 0.95 g | 4 g | 0.11 g |
| Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, packed in tomato juice, no salt added Canned | 16 | 0.79 g | 3.5 g | 0.25 g |
| Tomatoes, green, raw Raw | 23 | 1.2 g | 5.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Tomatoes, crushed, canned Canned | 32 | 1.6 g | 7.3 g | 0.28 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zucchini, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.32 g |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw tomato?
100 g of raw tomato has 18 kcal. 1 slice, medium, 1/4" thick (20 g): about 4 kcal. 1 slice, thin/small (15 g): about 3 kcal. 1 cherry (17 g): about 3 kcal.
How much protein is in raw tomato?
Raw tomato contains 0.88 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.18 g in 1 slice, medium, 1/4" thick (20 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw tomato?
Raw tomato has 3.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw tomato?
Raw tomato contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.028 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw tomato contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw tomato?
100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does tomato have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, tomato, red, ripe, raw has 18 kcal, while tomatoes, sun-dried has 258 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170457. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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