Nutritional benefits of cherry tomatoes

By:Renu Sain, Updated: Sep 1, 2021 | 03:35 IST
Nutritional benefits of cherry tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes are smaller versions of normal tomatoes and are packed with nutritional benefits. These tomatoes are bite-sized. They are slightly sweet in taste and mainly used as an important ingredient for fresh salads, multiple sweet and savoury dishes and even eaten as a snack. Although used as a vegetable, cherry tomatoes are actually a type of fruit because they come from flowers.

Nutritional facts for 1 cup cherry tomatoes

NUTRITIONAL FACT

 MEASURE
Protein

 1.31 g
Total fat

 0.3 g
Carbohydrates

 5.84 g
Energy

 26.82 Kcal
Sugar

 3.92 g
Dietary Fiber

 1.79 g
Calcium

 14.9 mg
Iron

 0.4 mg
Magnesium

 16.39 mg
Phosphorous

 35.76 mg
Potassium

 353.13 mg
Sodium

 7.45 mg

The health and nutritional benefits of cherry tomatoes are:

1. May prevent strokes: Cherry tomatoes are a good source of lycopene. This compound can prevent conditions like excessive inflammation and blood clotting. The prevention of such conditions can minimize the risk of ischemic strokes that occur due to clotting of blood.

2. Prostate cancer prevention: Cherry tomatoes contain many beneficial compounds that lower the risk of many diseases in the body, even many types of cancer. Studies suggest that all kinds of tomatoes including cherry tomatoes can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

3. Promotes bone health: The lycopene present in cherry tomatoes is said to promote bone health, especially useful for women who are at risk of osteoporosis. According to studies, women who consume cherry tomatoes have lower rates of bone density loss than those who do not.

4. May aid in weight loss: Cherry tomatoes are the perfect food to snack on rather than fried and sugary snacks. They are tasty and contain very few calories. Cherry tomatoes are a good source of fiber and water so it keeps one full for longer, hence preventing binge eating.




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