Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
  
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
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
  
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
  
Side Effects
Heart burn
  
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, 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)
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
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
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal
  
99+
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal
  
28
277.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal
  
37
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
  
99+
280.00 kcal
  
28
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
All seasons
  
Spring, 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
  
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
  
Bright red, Pink red
  
Inside Color
Red
  
Greyish-white
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sour, Sweet
  
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
  
Grows on
Bushes
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
  
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-6.8
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
  
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, 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 seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Nigeria
  
Hong Kong
  
Top Exporter
Netherlands
  
China
  
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
  
Litchi chinensis
  
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
  
Nephelium litchi
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Asteridae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Solanales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Sapindaceae
  
Genus
Solanum
  
Litchi
  
Species
S. lycopersicum
  
L. chinensis
  
Generic Group
Nightshade
  
Soapberry