{"id":3582,"date":"2026-01-27T12:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/?p=3582"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:32:39","slug":"tomato-properties-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/tomato-properties-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Properties of the tomato, benefits, composition, and varieties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>tomato<\/strong> is a fruit (vegetable?) that can be eaten raw, boiled, or fried. It has very good health properties and antioxidant benefits. Its nutritional composition is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants such as lycopene. The interior is filled with water, which makes it nutritious and hydrating at the same time. It is one of the healthiest foods to eat in salads or in canned form, so you can prepare many recipes with it. Since there are many varieties with different flavors and aromas, we are going to look at all of them.<br \/>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Tomato-properties\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Tomato properties<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Varieties-and-types-of-tomatoes\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Varieties and types of tomatoes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tomato-and-uric-acid\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Tomato and uric acid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Composition-and-nutritional-value-of-the-tomato\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Composition and nutritional value of the tomato<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Lycopene-and-antioxidants\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Lycopene and antioxidants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Does-the-tomato-have-many-calories\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Does the tomato have many calories?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is-it-useful-for-slimming-and-losing-weight\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Is it useful for slimming and losing weight?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Benefits-of-the-tomato\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Benefits of the tomato<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is-the-tomato-a-fruit-or-vegetable\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Is the tomato a fruit or vegetable<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where-to-buy-organic-tomatoes\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">10<\/span> Where to buy organic tomatoes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><aside class=\"adsini\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_inicio_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-inicio-articulo\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2508209597\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside>\n<h2><span id=\"Tomato-properties\">Tomato properties<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is a plant from the nightshade family that is cultivated in many parts of the world. The tomato plant produces its fruits, which are called \u201ctomatoes\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>A very important aspect is that you can buy fresh tomatoes very easily. There are countless fruit shops and supermarkets that offer different varieties. You can choose to buy them cheaply or at a slightly higher price depending on the use you are going to give them.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to this, tomatoes contain many trace elements and macro- and micronutrients, among which vitamins and minerals stand out. We can say that the <strong>properties of the tomato<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Antioxidant.<\/li>\n<li>Cholesterol-reducing.<\/li>\n<li>Heart-protective.<\/li>\n<li>Skin-improving.<\/li>\n<li>Supports proper functioning of the urinary tract.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthens eyesight.<\/li>\n<li>Reduces uric acid.<\/li>\n<li>Effective against the harmful effects of tobacco.<\/li>\n<li>Promotes better digestion.<\/li>\n<li>Reduces hypertension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Varieties-and-types-of-tomatoes\">Varieties and types of tomatoes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because tomatoes are very widespread in some countries, different types are cultivated with varying organoleptic properties, flavor, acidity, and consistency.<\/p>\n<p>Some are typically used in salads, such as Tomate Valenciano, Raf, or Kumato. Others, on the other hand, are used for cooking because their pulp breaks down more easily and they contain a greater amount of juice. This is the case with Tomate Pera. Below are all the <strong>varieties of tomatoes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-tomatoes.jpg\" alt=\"Types of tomatoes\" width=\"720\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-tomatoes.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-tomatoes-336x205.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" title=\"\"><\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><aside class=\"ads2\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"1797353553\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Kumato<\/li>\n<li>Raf<\/li>\n<li>Valenciano<\/li>\n<li>Jitomate<\/li>\n<li>Anna Russian<\/li>\n<li>Angela<\/li>\n<li>Applause<\/li>\n<li>Aussie<\/li>\n<li>Baladre<\/li>\n<li>Bella Rosa<\/li>\n<li>Black\n<ul>\n<li>Cherry<\/li>\n<li>Russian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Blondkopfchen<\/li>\n<li>Bombilla<\/li>\n<li>Brandywine<\/li>\n<li>Carbon<\/li>\n<li>Ceylan<\/li>\n<li>Cherokee Purple<\/li>\n<li>Cherry Pera<\/li>\n<li>Cirneta Negra<\/li>\n<li>Ciruela Negro<\/li>\n<li>Comanche<\/li>\n<li>Copia<\/li>\n<li>Coraz\u00f3n de Buey<\/li>\n<li>Costoluto Genovese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-99971 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/raw-tomato-varieties.jpg\" alt=\"Varieties of raw tomatoes\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ditmarcher<\/li>\n<li>Eros<\/li>\n<li>Kosovo<\/li>\n<li>Krim Negro<\/li>\n<li>Liguria<\/li>\n<li>Limachino<\/li>\n<li>Lime Green Salad<\/li>\n<li>Manitoba<\/li>\n<li>Marvel Stripe<\/li>\n<li>Montserrat Macizo<\/li>\n<li>Muchamiel<\/li>\n<li>Opalka<\/li>\n<li>Optima<\/li>\n<li>Gallego<\/li>\n<li>Glacier<\/li>\n<li>Gartenperle<\/li>\n<li>Green Sausage<\/li>\n<li>Grushovka<\/li>\n<li>Harzfeuer<\/li>\n<li>Hugh<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Black<\/li>\n<li>Jersey Devil<\/li>\n<li>RAF Pata Negra<\/li>\n<li>Rama<\/li>\n<li>Patio<\/li>\n<li>Tomate Pera\n<ul>\n<li>Girona<\/li>\n<li>Negro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Pi\u00f1a Hawaiana<\/li>\n<li>Rio Grande<\/li>\n<li>San Marzano<\/li>\n<li>Siberian<\/li>\n<li>Sprite<\/li>\n<li>Sugary<\/li>\n<li>Sun Sugar<\/li>\n<li>Tigerella<\/li>\n<li>Tomatillo<\/li>\n<li>White Queen<\/li>\n<li>Window Roma Box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Tomato-and-uric-acid\">Tomato and uric acid<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-99972 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/tomato-uric-acid.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato and uric acid\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\">It is a food that generates a very small amount of uric acid when it is processed in the body. Purines are present in some foods when you ingest them, so if you have problems with uric acid, you must follow a diet to lower it.<\/p>\n<p>The positive aspect is that including tomatoes in the diet does not cause uric acid levels to rise, but quite the opposite. <strong>Tomatoes do not contain uric acid<\/strong>, nor do they cause it to be produced. To give you an idea, 100 g of tomato produce around 10 mg of uric acid in the body. In contrast, a 100-gram serving of lentils can produce close to 100 mg, ten times more. Therefore, tomatoes are considered a suitable food for people with high uric acid, those who suffer from gout, and those who need to follow a low-purine diet.<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><!-- ah_3_ads --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"7212672277\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Composition-and-nutritional-value-of-the-tomato\">Composition and nutritional value of the tomato<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to being very tasty, it is very healthy. It provides very few calories, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. It is also free of cholesterol, making it an ideal food.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the nutritional properties of the tomato make it very beneficial for achieving good nutrition. Below is the <strong>nutritional value<\/strong> of 100 grams of tomato.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories 18 kcal.<\/li>\n<li>Proteins 1.1 g.<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates 2.9 g.<\/li>\n<li>Total fats 0.2 g.<\/li>\n<li>Cholesterol 0 mg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And the <strong>composition<\/strong> of the tomato in vitamins and minerals is:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-99973 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/tomato-nutritional-value.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato nutritional value\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin A 133 ug.<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin B1 0.06 mg.<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin B2 0.04 mg.<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C 24 mg.<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin E 0.8 mg.<\/li>\n<li>Calcium 13 mg.<\/li>\n<li>Phosphorus 27 mg.<\/li>\n<li>Iron 0.5 mg.<\/li>\n<li>Magnesium 20 mg.<\/li>\n<li>Potassium 297 mg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Lycopene-and-antioxidants\">Lycopene and antioxidants<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the active compounds in tomatoes is lycopene, a carotene that gives the red color to many fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, carrots, cherries, and papayas. It also appears in other green foods such as parsley, fava beans, and coffee.<\/p>\n<p>Tomato lycopene acts as an antioxidant that protects cardiovascular function. Lycopenes are important for synthesizing carotenoids and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/betacarotenos-propiedades-carotenoides\/\">beta-carotenes<\/a>, which protect against solar radiation.<\/p>\n<p>It also has a strong effect in protecting cells from free radicals and oxidative stress. By slowing this process, aging is also partially slowed. In practical terms, eating tomatoes is very beneficial for maintaining a young and healthy appearance. You can complement the use of anti-wrinkle creams by <strong>eating one or two tomatoes every day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Tomatoes also provide a high amount of Vitamin C, another antioxidant substance that is essential for maintaining a strong and healthy immune system.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Does-the-tomato-have-many-calories\">Does the tomato have many calories?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Returning to the comparison with lentils, these contain many more calories. One hundred grams of raw tomatoes contain 18 calories, rice contains 130 calories, and carrots contain 41 calories. Therefore, tomatoes have very few calories. <em>Only eighteen<\/em>!<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Is-it-useful-for-slimming-and-losing-weight\">Is it useful for slimming and losing weight?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-99974 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/tomato-for-weight-loss.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato for weight loss\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\">Currently, there are different remedies and miracle diets that promise weight loss of 2 kilos in one week and to continue indefinitely. These plans usually involve eating tomatoes every day and little else.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, these types of regimens are not healthy. Although weight loss may occur at the beginning, after a short time the lost weight is regained and may even increase. This happens because the body is alerted to a situation similar to famine.<\/p>\n<p>Although it may seem unbelievable, this is true.<\/p>\n<p>When food intake is reduced excessively, the human body is programmed to store as fat all the food it can. As a result, poor eating habits lead to greater weight gain.<\/p>\n<p>Eating well is essential, and to do so, the tomato diet should be avoided. Instead, you can eat salads, limit meat consumption, choose lean meat, and eat grilled fish. Increase vegetable intake and always keep fruit in the refrigerator. Tomato juice has similar effects to whole tomatoes: it contributes very few calories, but it does not have fat-burning or reducing effects by itself.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Benefits-of-the-tomato\">Benefits of the tomato<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduction of the risk of developing prostate, lung, and intestinal cancer, as well as cardiovascular diseases.<\/li>\n<li>Prevention of many cases of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/degeneracion-macular\/\">dry and wet macular degeneration<\/a>, a condition that affects vision and can even cause blindness in older people.<\/li>\n<li>Reduction of blood cholesterol. Adding lycopene to the diet, as found in tomatoes, lowers LDL levels, the so-called bad cholesterol that contributes to atherosclerosis. The benefits of tomatoes for the heart are significant due to the reduction in lipoproteins.<\/li>\n<li>Acts as a restorative food in cases of mineral and vitamin deficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Promotes detoxification of the body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Is-the-tomato-a-fruit-or-vegetable\">Is the tomato a fruit or vegetable<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-99975 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/tomato-fruit-vegetable-horticultural-crop.jpg\" alt=\"Is the tomato a fruit or vegetable\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\">There is some confusion on this topic, as in many places the tomato is considered a vegetable, while in others the <strong>tomato is a fruit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If we look at its growth and function within the tomato plant, it becomes clear that it contains seeds, and all fruits are seed-bearing. Therefore, the tomato is a fruit. It grows from the ovary of the flower of the tomato plant, just like the fruit of a tree.<\/p>\n<p>The debate dates back many years and is related to taxes and tariffs that applied to foods, leading to tomatoes being classified as vegetables to avoid these charges. However, whether it is classified as one or the other has little relevance beyond terminology. What truly matters is its nutritional contribution, its trace element content, and its flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Now that doubts about the benefits and properties of the tomato, its composition and nutritional values, and the myths surrounding uric acid have been clarified, let us look at where you can buy them at a good price.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Where-to-buy-organic-tomatoes\">Where to buy organic tomatoes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They can be found in fruit shops, greengrocers, 24-hour stores, supermarkets, and online stores. They are also available in herbal shops, some of which offer a small selection of well-grown fruit and vegetables. You can buy organic tomatoes both online and in traditional stores.<\/p>\n<p>Most tomatoes come from conventional large-scale farming, although organic varieties are increasingly available. These are more commonly found in markets and even more so online, although a minimum purchase is often required to make shipping costs worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p>The price of organic tomatoes is higher than that of conventional tomatoes, although it also depends on the variety.<\/p>\n<\/p><aside class=\"ads\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_fin_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-fin-articulo\" style=\"display:inline-block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"4055871191\"><\/ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); <\/script><\/aside><aside class=\"ads-relacionado\"><center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- mismumi_relacionado --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"2966766890\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/center><\/aside><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The tomato is a fruit (vegetable?) that can be eaten raw, boiled, or fried. 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