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Fresh, sliced tomatoes for breakfast; Source of vitamin C and lycopene
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
3 slice (medium) of Breakfast Tomatoes (60 g) has 11 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.3 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 8.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Breakfast tomatoes are fresh tomatoes served raw at breakfast, rather than a distinct dish or a special tomato variety. Their smooth skins give way to juicy flesh with a gentle balance of sweetness and acidity; smaller tomatoes can be served whole, while larger ones are usually sliced.
They fit naturally into breakfasts around the world: try them with eggs and toast, alongside cheese, or as part of a larger spread. They are mostly water, with a little fibre, and provide vitamin C and lycopene while adding very few calories. For a more filling plate, pair them with eggs or beans; a pinch of salt and black pepper is all they need.
Selected: 100 g
18
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
3.9g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.9g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 74% · Protein 17% · Fat 9%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
13.7mg · 15% DV
Vitamin K
7.9µg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
42µg · 5% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
237mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
11mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
24mg · 3% DV
Calcium
10mg · 1% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 18 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Choose ripe, fragrant tomatoes that feel firm and have smooth, unbruised skin. Medium-sized tomatoes are easy to slice for a breakfast plate, while smaller ones work well when you want bite-sized pieces alongside eggs or toast.
No. “Breakfast tomatoes” usually means tomatoes served fresh at breakfast, not a distinct cultivar. You can use any ripe tomato with a pleasant flavour; choose firmer ones if you want neat slices that hold their shape on the plate.
Slice Breakfast Tomatoes just before eating and serve them beside the toast rather than on it. If you want them on toast, scoop out some of the watery seed pockets or let the slices drain briefly before adding them.
Keep unripe Breakfast Tomatoes at room temperature so they can ripen and develop flavour. Refrigerate ripe tomatoes if you need to keep them longer, then bring them back to room temperature before serving for a fuller taste.
Yes, Breakfast Tomatoes can be grilled, preferably as thick slices or halves so they do not fall apart. Cook them briefly until softened and lightly charred, then serve with eggs, toast, or other savoury breakfast foods.
Salt Breakfast Tomatoes just before serving. Salt draws moisture out of the cut surfaces, so salting them early can leave a pool of liquid on the plate and make nearby bread soggy.
Keep sliced Breakfast Tomatoes covered in the refrigerator and eat them within a day or two. They soften and release liquid after cutting, so slicing them shortly before breakfast gives the best texture.
No, Breakfast Tomatoes do not need peeling; the skin is edible and helps slices hold together. Wash and dry the whole tomato before cutting, and remove any bruised or damaged spots.
Yes, but freezing makes Breakfast Tomatoes soft and watery when thawed, so they will not be good for fresh breakfast slices. Use thawed tomatoes in cooked dishes such as sauces, soups, or scrambled eggs instead.
Breakfast Tomatoes can taste blander in winter when they are picked before full ripeness or have spent longer in storage and transport. Choose fragrant, evenly coloured fruit, and let firm tomatoes ripen at room temperature before slicing.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.