Vegetables

Tomato powder

FDC 170461

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 93 · +0 vs Vegetables median

Tomato powder concentrates the fruit into a shelf-stable form that scores 93 of 100, an Elite band ranking 29th of 60 vegetables. Drying boosts vitamin C to 130% DV per 100 g, vitamin A to 96% DV, vitamin E to 81% DV and fiber to 59% DV, well beyond what fresh tomatoes deliver by weight.

It is used as a flavor and color booster in sauces, soups, spice rubs and homemade ketchup, reconstituted with water or stirred straight into a simmering pot. The same drying process that concentrates nutrients also concentrates natural sugar, to 43.9 g per 100 g, so it tends to be used by the spoonful rather than as a bulk ingredient.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.9 g · 15%Carb 74.7 g · 84%Fat 0.4 g · 1%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories302 kcal15%
Total fat0.44 g1%
Saturated fat0.06 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium134 mg6%
Carbohydrate75 g27%
Dietary fiber17 g59%
Sugars44 g
Protein13 g26%
Potassium1930 mg41%
Calcium166 mg13%
Iron4.6 mg25%
Magnesium178 mg42%
Vitamin C117 mg130%
Vitamin A862 µg96%
Vitamin E12 mg81%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170461

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin C130% DV
Vitamin A96% DV
Vitamin E81% DV
Dietary fiber59% DV
Magnesium42% DV
Potassium41% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density93 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g17 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g134 vs 22 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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