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Tomato

टमाटर · టమాటో

Essential in Indian cooking. Very low GI and rich in lycopene. Used in virtually every curry, sambar, and chutney.

15
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
15
Glycemic Index
1
Glycemic Load
100g
Serving Size
18
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium tomato

Nutrition per Serving

4g
Carbs
0.9g
Protein
0.2g
Fat
1.2g
Fiber
🥦VegetablesNorth IndianSouth IndianAndhraTamilvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Cooking tomatoes actually increases lycopene availability. Raw in salads or cooked in curries — both are excellent. No restrictions for diabetics.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database