Calories in a tomato

About 22 kcal per medium tomato — fresh, juicy and low-calorie.

Estimate per serving

1 medium tomato (123 g)

Calories

22 kcal

Protein

1.1 g

Carbs

4.8 g

Fat

0.2 g

Fibre

1.5 g

Values are widely-accepted estimates and vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation and portion size.

Common serving sizes

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cherry tomato (~17 g)3 kcal0.2 g0.7 g0 g
1 cup chopped (~180 g)32 kcal1.6 g7 g0.4 g
1 large tomato (~182 g)33 kcal1.6 g7.1 g0.4 g

Is tomato good for meal planning?

Tomatoes are mostly water with a tiny amount of natural sugar. Fresh tomatoes are very low calorie.

Tinned tomatoes are similar; tomato pastes are concentrated and higher per gram, but used in small amounts.

How to use tomato in a meal plan

  • Sliced into salads with olive oil
  • Halved cherry tomatoes on toast with feta
  • Roasted with garlic for a pasta sauce
  • Diced into salsas and bruschetta

How to track tomato in GudFude

GudFude is a calorie tracker and meal planner. Add tomato to a meal, pick the serving size that matches what you ate, and your daily totals update instantly. You can save it as a favourite so logging it next time takes one tap.

GudFude shows estimates for general guidance only. It is not medical advice and does not claim to publish a verified global food database. Check packet labels when accuracy matters.

Frequently asked questions

+How many calories in a tomato?
Roughly 22 kcal for a medium tomato (around 123 g).
+Are tinned tomatoes higher calorie?
No — plain tinned tomatoes are similar to fresh per 100 g.
+Is tomato sauce high calorie?
Plain passata is low. Jarred pasta sauces can be 60–100 kcal per 100 g due to oil and sugar.
+Are these calorie values exact?
No. They are widely-accepted estimates for a typical portion. Exact calories vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation method and portion size. Use the value on your packet when you have one.