Ive been wondering which kind of tomato to eat, the domestic tomato or the smaller cherry tomato by comparing the nutritional values. Also i was wondering if the cherry tomato too contains the cancer fighting mineral called the "lycopene". Sincerely hope that anyone who knows the answer could help me. Thanks.
2007-05-26 02:06:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Emphasis mine...
"Effects of genotype and cultivation environment on lycopene content in red-ripe tomatoes
Lycopene, a natural red pigment found in tomato, is correlated with reduced incidence of some cancers. Forty tomato varieties, including cluster F1 hybrid tomatoes, round breeding line tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) and cherry tomato types (L esculentum var cerasiforme), grown under greenhouse and field conditions were evaluated for their lycopene content using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and spectrophotometry. *****Lycopene content varied significantly among the tomato varieties, with cherry tomato types having the highest lycopene content.***** Greenhouse-grown cluster and round tomatoes contained more lycopene (mean = 30.3 mg kg-1) than field-grown tomatoes (mean = 25.2 mg kg-1), whereas cherry tomato types had a higher lycopene content in field-grown (mean = 91.9 mg kg-1) than in greenhouse-grown (mean = 56.1 mg kg-1) fruits. HPLC analysis of lycopene isomeric forms revealed a higher content of all-trans isomers in all tomato genotypes examined. However, the cis isomeric form was exceptionally higher in the field- and greenhouse-grown cherry tomato L esculentum var cerasiforme cv Gardener's Delight, which contained 9.3 and 9.9 mg kg-1 cis isomers respectively. Results indicate that genetics and choice of cultivation environment may have a strong influence on tomato lycopene content."
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/jws/jsfa/2005/00000085/00000012/art00010
Note the last sentence there; I wouldn't go out of my way to consume one kind over another.
And if you're really lycopene-starved, get a can opener:
"Unlike other fruits and vegetables, where nutritional content such as vitamin C is diminished upon cooking, processing of tomatoes increases the concentration of bioavailable lycopene. Lycopene in tomato paste is four times more bioavailable than in fresh tomatoes. Thus processed tomato products such as pasteurized tomato juice, soup, sauce, and ketchup contain the highest concentrations of bioavailable lycopene. Because lycopene is so insoluble in water and is so tightly bound to vegetable fiber, the bioavailability of lycopene is increased by food processing. Cooking and crushing tomatoes (as in the canning process) and serving in oil-rich dishes (such as spaghetti sauce or pizza) greatly increases assimilation from the digestive tract into the bloodstream. Lycopene is fat-soluble, so the oil is said to help absorption."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycopene#Dietary_sources
But. Enjoy your cherry tomatoes. They're great with hummus.
2007-05-28 08:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 05:10:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
size does not matter in this case. The Cailfornia Tomato Board just gives nutrition facts for tomatoes as a whole. I have seen some tomatoes marked as having extra lycopene. I think at Trader Joe's. Don't know if these claims are legit.
2007-05-26 02:39:58 · answer #4 · answered by jautomatic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cherry tomatoes are about equal in nutritional value, but they are sweeter and smaller.
If you are concerned about your lycopene intake, I'd recommend eating a regular tomato. To get the same amout of lycopene in a tomato, you'd probably have to eat a lot of baby tomatoes.
2007-05-26 02:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are probably about the same. Eat a variety of both to get the benefits of both. Not certain of lycopene content, but I'f failry sure cherry tomatoes have more fiber, since there are more skins.
2007-05-26 04:36:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think all TOMATOES have LYCOPENE, it's basically found in tomatoes - the main nutritional element.
2007-05-26 02:09:45 · answer #7 · answered by Christina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cherry tomatoes; they're more concentrated than those big ones.
2007-05-26 02:14:24 · answer #8 · answered by J B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing the tomato
2007-05-26 02:09:27 · answer #9 · answered by kimballclay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
who cares?
its just a tomato!
eat the damn thing!
2007-05-26 02:20:09 · answer #10 · answered by undercover girl 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋