Calories in Tomatoes, yellow, raw
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Tomatoes, yellow, raw contains 15 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (139 g) provides about 21 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 22% from protein and 13% 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 11% of the Daily Value for copper and 10% 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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.26 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.036 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 23 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 0.98 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.041 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.11 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.056 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 36 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 258 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.28 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese M | 0.12 mg | 5% |
| Selenium I | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 66%
- Fat 13%
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
- Protein0.98 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber0.7 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.26 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.036 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium23 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water95.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.04 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.11 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan I | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine I | 0.024 g |
| Isoleucine I | 0.023 g |
| Leucine I | 0.036 g |
| Lysine I | 0.036 g |
| Methionine I | 0.008 g |
| Cystine I | 0.013 g |
| Phenylalanine I | 0.025 g |
| Tyrosine I | 0.017 g |
| Valine I | 0.025 g |
| Arginine I | 0.024 g |
| Histidine I | 0.015 g |
| Alanine I | 0.028 g |
| Aspartic acid I | 0.14 g |
| Glutamic acid I | 0.36 g |
| Glycine I | 0.024 g |
| Proline I | 0.018 g |
| Serine I | 0.026 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.027 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols I | 6 mg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water M | 95.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.5 g |
| Energy ? | 63 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 30 µg |
Other forms of Tomatoes
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, 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 |
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Zucchini, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.32 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Squash, summer, green, zucchini, includes skin, raw Raw | 16 | 0.98 g | 3.3 g | 0.21 g |
| Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw Raw | 14 | 0.62 g | 3.4 g | 0.02 g |
| Lettuce, Boston, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.3 g | 0.11 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw tomatoes?
100 g of raw tomatoes has 15 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (139 g): about 21 kcal. 1 tomato (212 g): about 32 kcal.
How much protein is in raw tomatoes?
Raw tomatoes contains 0.98 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 cup, chopped (139 g). About 22% 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 tomatoes?
Raw tomatoes has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw tomatoes?
Raw tomatoes contains 0.26 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.036 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw tomatoes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (11% DV) and Vitamin C (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw tomatoes?
100 g contains 23 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does tomatoes have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, tomatoes, yellow, raw has 15 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 170096. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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