QUESTION: Which vitamin present in tomato?
ANS:
- High content of vitamin C is present in tomatoes.
- The concentration of vitamin C in tomatoes can vary depending on factors such as
- Tomato variety
- Ripeness
- Storage conditions
- It helps neutralize oxidative stress and reduce inflammation, which are associated with various chronic diseases.
- Consuming vitamin C-rich foods like tomatoes alongside iron-containing foods can help improve iron absorption and prevent iron deficiency.
- They also contain other vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin K, and several B vitamins, although in smaller amounts.
| Nutrient |
Concentration per 100g |
Function |
| Vitamin C |
14 mg (23% of RDI) |
· Antioxidant
· Immune support
· Collagen synthesis |
| Vitamin A |
833 IU (17% of RDI) |
· Vision health
· Immune function
· Skin health |
| Vitamin K |
8.1 mcg (10% of RDI) |
· Blood clotting
· Bone health |
| Fiber |
1.2 g |
· Promotes digestion
· Aids in satiety |
| Calories |
18 kcal |
· Energy source |
| Carbohydrates |
3.9 g |
· Energy source |
| Protein |
0.9 g |
· Building and repairing tissues |
| Fat |
0.2 g |
· Source of essential fatty acids |
| Lycopene |
2573 mcg |
· Antioxidant
· May help reduce the risk of certain cancers |
| Beta-carotene |
1011 mcg |
· Converts to vitamin A
· Antioxidant |
| Potassium |
237 mg (5% of RDI) |
· Maintains fluid balance
· Supports nerve function |
| Thiamin (B1) |
0.05 mg (4% of RDI) |
· Energy metabolism
· Nerve function |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.03 mg (2% of RDI) |
· Energy metabolism
· Antioxidant |
| Niacin (B3) |
0.6 mg (4% of RDI) |
· Energy metabolism
· Skin health |
| Vitamin B6 |
0.08 mg (4% of RDI) |
· Brain function
· Metabolism
· Immune support |
| Folate |
15 mcg (4% of RDI) |
· DNA synthesis,
· Red blood cell production |
| Manganese |
0.15 mg (7% of RDI) |
· Antioxidant
· Bone health
· Metabolism |
| Copper |
0.04 mg (4% of RDI) |
· Enzyme function
· Iron absorption |
