Vegetables / Marrow Vegetables
Tomato
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 99% |
| Calories | 25kcal / 2530kcal (0.99%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.8 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 5.2 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 3 mg/ 70mg (4%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 6 mg/ 750mg (0.8%) |
Phosphorus | 25 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Potassium | 173 mg/ 2000mg (8%) |
Sodium | 11 mg/ 1500mg (0.73%) very low |
Zinc | 0 mg/ 7mg (0%) |
What is this food?
Tomato (fresh). It’s a low-calorie vegetable/fruit used in many Filipino ulam and toppings.
Why it matters to health
Tomato helps support everyday health because it’s low in calories and provides dietary fiber (about 0.3 g per 100 g) for better digestion and fuller meals. It also brings natural sweetness (sugar about 3.7 g) and small amounts of fat with very low saturated fat. Sodium is also low (about 11 mg), which is helpful when you’re building meals that aren’t too salty. If you’re watching carbs or sugar, tomato is still a good choice since the carbs are moderate and comes with fiber.
Healthier tips
- Add tomato to your 3 full meals (e.g., as part of sinigang, ginisang gulay, or as a side salad).
- For snacks, you can pair tomato with protein like boiled egg or tuna (instead of just crackers).
- Go for fresh or lightly cooked tomato when possible; if using canned tomato sauce, check the label for added sugar and sodium.
- Balance your plate: aim for 1/2 vegetables (including tomato), 1/4 protein, and 1/4 rice or starchy food.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang, Ginataang gulay, Tinola, Ginisang kamatis (with egg or fish), Bulalo with tomato-based broth
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