Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
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, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Heart burn
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.90 g10.70 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.20 g1.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
2.60 g6.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.90 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.230.07
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
42.00 mcg58.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.59 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.09 mg0.26 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
15.00 mcg13.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
14.00 mg31.20 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.54 mg0.13 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg1,419.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.70 mg7.70 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.14 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
237.00 mg135.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.27 mg0.08 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
5.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
10.00 mg22.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
11.00 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.17 mg0.07 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg18.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.11 mg0.02 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.06 mg0.03 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg8.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
80.00 mg29.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
94.52 g88.06 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g0.36 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA42.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal39.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
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
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, Red
Inside Color
Red
Pink
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Central America, South America
Barbados
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.86-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Humid, Warm
Facts
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.
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Nigeria
Japan
Top Exporter
Netherlands
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Solanum
Citrus
Species
S. lycopersicum
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Nightshade
Citrus fruit