Nutrition Information for Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain lycopene, a phytochemical found in the red pigment of the tomatoes. Lycopene has been shown to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease
The following nutrition information is for one serving of tomatoes. That would be about one cup of chopped or sliced tomatoes, or 180 grams. This general information is for any variety of red tomatoes.. 

Macronutrients:

Water: 170.10 g
Calories: 32
Protein: 1.58 g
Carbohydrates: 7.06 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Sugars: 4.73 g
Total Fat: 0.36 g
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.092 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Micronutrients:

Calcium: 18 mg
Iron: 0.49 mg
Magnesium: 20 mg
Phosphorus: 43 mg
Potassium: 427 mg
Sodium: 9 mg
Zinc: 0.31 mg
Vitamin C: 22.9 mg
Thiamine: 0.067 mg
Riboflavin: 0.034 mg
Niacin: 1.069 mg
Pentatonic Acid: 0.160 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.144 mg
Vitamin B12: 0 mg
Folate: 27 mg
Vitamin A: 1499 IU
Vitamin E: 0.97 mg
Vitamin K: 14.2 mg

Phytonutrients:

Phytosterols: 13 mg
beta Carotene: 808 mg
beta Cryptoxanthin: 182 mg
Lycopene: 4631 mg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 221 mg

Cold Tomato Summer Vegetable Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 fresh, ripe tomatoes, seeds removed (cut tomatoes in half, squeeze out seeds into a sieve over a bowl to catch the juice, use the juice, discard the seeds), chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped fine
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
• 2 stalks celery, chopped fine
• 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 zucchini, chopped fine
• 1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped fine
• 1-2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups tomato juice (in addition to the juice made when you squeezed the tomatoes above)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or pinch of dry)
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• Hot sauce if needed

Method

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Use the additional tomato juice to thin the soup to desired consistency. Adjust seasonings to taste. Better the next day.