Super source
Vitamin A
38.3 μg · 4% DV target
A bite-sized, intensely sweet fruit vegetable that offers a concentrated burst of juice and a robust profile of protective carotenoids.
Cherry tomatoes are a significant source of lycopene (a red carotenoid pigment), which systematic reviews and meta-analyses consistently link to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and overall mortality .127
These fruits contribute to blood pressure regulation through their potassium content, which helps improve the function of the endothelium (the lining of blood vessels) and smooth muscles .78
Cooking or processing cherry tomatoes can enhance the availability of their phytochemicals, though they are also frequently consumed raw to provide vitamin C and dietary fibre .124
While all tomatoes contain carotenoids, specific breeding lines of cherry tomatoes have been developed to provide higher concentrations of beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A) compared to standard varieties .10
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
38.3 μg · 4% DV target
18.9 mg · 21% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Keeps flavor better than refrigeration.
May result in a mealy texture.
Impact varies significantly between field-grown and heated greenhouse production.
The cherry tomato is believed to be the direct ancestor of the modern large-fruited tomato, having originated as a wild species in the Andean regions of South America.