Calories in Tomato
Tomato contains 18 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 medium tomato (120 g) — carries about 22 kcal.
Among the lowest-calorie foods there are; the base of almost every Bulgarian salad.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 medium tomato (120 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | 22 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 4.7 g |
| Fibre | 1.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g | 3.1 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~6 minutes
~2 minutes
Approximate, for a ~22 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tomato?
Tomato contains 18 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 medium tomato (120 g) — carries about 22 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does tomato have?
Per 100 g: 0.9 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 3.9 g carbohydrates, of which 1.2 g fibre and 2.6 g sugars.
Is tomato suitable for a diet?
Yes — at 18 kcal per 100 g, tomato is a low-calorie food that fits easily into a weight-loss plan. Among the lowest-calorie foods there are; the base of almost every Bulgarian salad.
How much does one serving of tomato weigh?
The typical serving is 1 medium tomato (120 g) — about 120 g, which equals ~22 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of tomato?
Roughly 6 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.