Summer and early autumn; greenhouse production can extend availabilityYellow Tomato Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits
Yellow tomato is a culinary name for tomato varieties that turn yellow when ripe. Size, flavor and texture vary by cultivar. The table uses USDA's raw yellow tomato record; pigment and vitamin values from red tomatoes have not been automatically transferred to yellow varieties.
Yellow Tomato benefits and place in a balanced diet
- A 100 g portion provides approximately 15 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
- Its approximately 95.3 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
- About 9 mg of vitamin C per 100 g contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and the absorption of iron from plant foods.
- Its recorded folate content contributes to normal blood formation, cell division and homocysteine metabolism.
- About 0.056 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
- About 0.041 mg of vitamin B1 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and nervous-system function.
- About 11 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
- About 258 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
- About 12 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
- About 0.49 mg of iron per 100 g contributes to normal red-blood-cell and haemoglobin formation and oxygen transport. Absorption of plant iron varies with the meal.
- No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of yellow tomato depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.
Yellow Tomato nutrition facts
The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 100 g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Core values and macronutrients | ||
| Energy | 15 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Water | 95.3 g | 95.3 g |
| Protein | 0.98 g | 0.98 g |
| Total fat | 0.26 g | 0.26 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.036 g | 0.036 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04 g | 0.04 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.108 g | 0.108 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Ash | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 11 mg | 11 mg |
| Iron | 0.49 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 12 mg |
| Phosphorus | 36 mg | 36 mg |
| Potassium | 258 mg | 258 mg |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 23 mg |
| Zinc | 0.28 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Copper | 0.101 mg | 0.101 mg |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds | ||
| Vitamin C | 9 mg | 9 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.041 mg | 0.041 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.047 mg | 0.047 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1.2 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | 0.11 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 mg | 0.056 mg |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 30 µg | 30 µg |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Food folate | 30 µg | 30 µg |
| Folate, DFE | 30 µg DFE | 30 µg DFE |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg RAE | 0 µg RAE |
| Retinol | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Amino acids | ||
| Tryptophan | 0.007 g | 0.007 g |
| Threonine | 0.024 g | 0.024 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.023 g | 0.023 g |
| Leucine | 0.036 g | 0.036 g |
| Lysine | 0.036 g | 0.036 g |
| Methionine | 0.008 g | 0.008 g |
| Cystine | 0.013 g | 0.013 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025 g | 0.025 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.017 g | 0.017 g |
| Valine | 0.025 g | 0.025 g |
| Arginine | 0.024 g | 0.024 g |
| Histidine | 0.015 g | 0.015 g |
| Alanine | 0.028 g | 0.028 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.135 g | 0.135 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.359 g | 0.359 g |
| Glycine | 0.024 g | 0.024 g |
| Proline | 0.018 g | 0.018 g |
| Serine | 0.026 g | 0.026 g |
| Fatty-acid details | ||
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid | 0.104 g | 0.104 g |
How many calories are in Yellow Tomato?
100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 15 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 15 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.
How to use Yellow Tomato in the kitchen
Rinse, remove the stem and use in salads, sandwiches and sauces, or add to soups and oven dishes. Color does not guarantee low acidity; use a tested recipe for home canning.
Direct USDA records are used where available; closest-profile entries are explicitly labelled and remain approximate. Blank fields mean that the source did not report a value. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.
