Calories in a tomato
A medium tomato has about 22 kcal. Tomatoes are mostly water and among the lowest calorie foods.
By the Calori team · Updated · 3 min read
Tomato calories by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry tomato (17 g) | 3 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| Medium tomato (123 g) | 22 kcal | 1.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Portion of cherry tomatoes (80 g) | 14 kcal | 0.7 g | 2.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Tin of chopped tomatoes (400 g) | 90–100 kcal |
Tomato nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 18 kcal (75 kJ) |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7 g |
| of which sugars | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 1.2 g |
Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.
Tomatoes in cooking
Fresh and tinned tomatoes add flavour and volume to sauces, chillies and curries for very few calories. A 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes is under 100 kcal.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in a tomato?
- A medium tomato has about 22 kcal.
- How many calories are in cherry tomatoes?
- Each cherry tomato has about 3 kcal, so an 80 g portion is around 15 kcal.
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