Calories in Tomato
Tomato has about 22 calories per 1 medium tomato (123 g), or 18 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 1.1 g protein, 4.8 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 medium tomato (123 g) | 100 g (100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | 22 kcal | 18 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.1 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 4.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 1.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 2.6 g | 3.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 6 mg | 5 mg |
About Tomato
A tomato is 18 kcal per 100 g — essentially free. It is the base of most desi gravies, which means the gravy itself is light; the oil cooked into it is what adds up.
Tip: A tomato-onion salad with lemon on the side of a meal is under 40 kcal and adds a lot of volume.
Burn off 22 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking5 min
- Running2 min
- Cycling3 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in tomato?+
About 22 kcal per 1 medium tomato (123 g), or 18 kcal per 100 g. Negligible calories; the base of most curries.
How many calories in 100 g of tomato?+
100 g (100 g) is roughly 18 kcal with 0.9 g protein, 3.9 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.
How much protein is in tomato?+
About 1.1 g per 1 medium tomato. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is tomato good for weight loss?+
Tomato is low in calorie density (18 kcal per 100 g), so it fills you up for relatively few calories and fits easily into a weight-loss diet.
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Values are averages for general information only and are not medical or dietary advice. Actual calories depend on the recipe, cooking oil and portion size. Browse all foods in our food calorie database.