Green tomato
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 5.1 g |
Green tomato is a raw, unripe tomato harvested before it fully ripens, widely used in Southern American cooking — most famously fried, but also pickled, used in salsas, or cooked into chutneys and relishes. Per 100 g, it provides just 23 kcal, with 1.4 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat, 5.1 g of carbohydrates, 1.8 g of dietary fibre, and only 0.8 g of sugars, making it notably low in sugar compared to ripe tomatoes. It is a meaningful source of potassium (184 mg), calcium (118 mg), vitamin A (298 mcg), vitamin K (156.3 mcg), and folate (74 mcg) per 100 g. No glycemic index data is available for green tomatoes. Compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, Mediterranean, and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in a green tomato?
A raw green tomato contains 23 kcal per 100 g, making it one of the lower-calorie vegetables available. A medium green tomato weighs roughly 120–150 g, putting a whole fruit at around 28–35 kcal.
How much vitamin K is in a green tomato?
Raw green tomatoes contain 156.3 mcg of vitamin K per 100 g, which is a notably high amount for a vegetable. They also provide 298 mcg of vitamin A and 74 mcg of folate per 100 g.
Are green tomatoes keto-friendly?
Yes, green tomatoes are considered keto-friendly, with only 5.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g. Their low calorie and low sugar profile makes them a practical choice within a ketogenic dietary pattern.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23.0 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.30 g |
| Carbs | 5.1 g |
| Sugars | 0.81 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.070 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.020 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.12 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.081 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 118 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27.0 mg |
| Potassium | 184 mg |
| Sodium | 15.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.19 mg |
| Copper | 0.083 mg |
| Manganese | 0.26 mg |
| Selenium | 0.70 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 298 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 23.4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 156 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.044 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.060 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.38 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 74.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 4.3 mg |
