Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
  
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
  
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
  
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Heart burn
  
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg
  
3
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal
  
28
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal
  
37
222.00 kcal
  
23
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
  
99+
288.00 kcal
  
23
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
  
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
All seasons
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
  
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
  
Dark green
  
Inside Color
Red
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sour, Sweet
  
Buttery
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Grows on
Bushes
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
  
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
  
Soil pH
6-6.8
  
6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
  
Humid, Without frosts
  
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
  
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Mexico
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Nigeria
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Netherlands
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
  
Persea Americana
  
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
  
Persea Gratissima
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Asteridae
  
Magnollidae
  
Order
Solanales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Lauraceae
  
Genus
Solanum
  
Persea
  
Species
S. lycopersicum
  
P. Americana
  
Generic Group
Nightshade
  
Laurel