Vegetable Fruiting Summer

Tomato

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

Botanically a fruit; rich in lycopene.

Key nutrients

  • Vitamin C
  • Lycopene
  • Potassium

Benefits

  • Heart health
  • antioxidant (more from cooked)

Storage

Room temperature for best flavour

Sources & references

  1. USDA FoodData Central
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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