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Vitamin C and lycopene source, low calorie, antioxidant
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Pink Tomato (150 g) has 27 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.9 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 21 mg of Vitamin C covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Pink tomato is a large, often slightly flattened tomato with thin skin and rosy flesh. It is especially associated with summer markets and home gardens in Turkey, where this fragrant, tender variety is enjoyed when fully ripe. Its flavour is typically sweet and mellow, with less sharp acidity than many red tomatoes.
In Turkey, it is often sliced for breakfast or added to salads; elsewhere, it works just as well in sandwiches, on toast, or simply dressed with olive oil and herbs. Its juicy flesh is best appreciated fresh, though it can also be cooked into sauces. Pink tomato is low in calories and offers fibre, vitamin C and lycopene. Pair it with bread and cheese for an easy, satisfying light meal.
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
14mg · 16% 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
Very 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
0.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Pink tomatoes usually have a softer, thinner-skinned texture and a milder, often sweeter taste than common red tomatoes. The exact flavor and texture depend on the variety and how ripe the fruit is.
Some pink tomatoes are heirloom varieties, but not all of them. “Pink” describes the fruit’s color, while “heirloom” refers to a variety traditionally grown and preserved; check the variety name if you want to identify a particular tomato.
A ripe pink tomato has an even rosy color, a fresh tomato aroma, and gives slightly when pressed gently. Avoid fruit that is very soft, leaking, moldy, or deeply wrinkled.
Keep unripe pink tomatoes at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, so they can ripen and retain their aroma. Refrigerate fully ripe ones if you need to keep them longer, then let them warm up before eating for better flavor.
Yes, pink tomatoes can be frozen, though thawing makes them soft and watery. Freeze them whole or chopped in an airtight container, then use them in cooked sauces, soups, or stews rather than salads.
Pink tomatoes often crack when they take up water quickly after a dry spell, causing the fruit to expand faster than its skin can stretch. Regular watering helps prevent sudden moisture changes; use cracked fruit promptly if it is still sound.
Many pink tomato varieties taste less tangy than common red ones, but their acidity varies by cultivar and ripeness. A sweeter or milder taste does not mean the tomato is acid-free.
No, pink tomatoes do not need peeling for most recipes; their thin skin is easy to eat. Rinse the tomato under running water first. Peeling is optional when you want a particularly smooth soup or sauce.
Yes, pink tomatoes are commonly eaten raw in salads, sandwiches, and sliced dishes. Their juicy flesh works especially well when the tomato is ripe; add it shortly before serving if you want to keep a salad from becoming watery.
Pink tomatoes provide nutrients such as vitamin C and lycopene, as do red tomatoes. The amounts vary among varieties and with ripeness, so pink color alone does not show that one type is more nutritious.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.