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Question about tomatoes

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Posted by: GardeningGrrl

I'm wondering why tomatoes aren't considered to be the best of food choices on a cut. They're low GI, not that high in carbs, lots of nutrients. If you compare, say, a pound of tomatoes with 21g of carbs, then subtract 5 for fiber, to a pound of broccoli with 24g minus 13 for fiber, they're not THAT different. Does the fact that tomatoes are technically a fruit have something to do with it?


Posted by: Leslie2196

Hi GardenGirl!
I believe Tomatoes are high in sugar(like fruit).


Posted by: Cenox

So what? The sugar in the fruit is good for you!


Posted by: Leslie2196

Well Cenox, if you are trying to cut or lose body fat, then the sugar in tomatoes is NOT good for you.
Have you ever picked up a jar of spaghetti sauce? One 1/2 cup serving has 10g sugar...almost as much as sugary cereal.

When cutting all fruit should be avoided with the exception of a few like strawberries, ect due to theie compostition.


Posted by: seyone

Leslie keep in mind that spaghetti sauce has added sugar, I believe a 1/2 c of tomatoes has about 4g of carbs.


Posted by: Dr. Pain

You could replace an apple with a tomato in some cutting programs, usually closer to a competition you would take away both! They are not horrible!


DP


Posted by: Leslie2196

Quote:
Originally posted by seyone
Leslie keep in mind that spaghetti sauce has added sugar, I believe a 1/2 c of tomatoes has about 4g of carbs.
Where is my head today!! You are right Seyonne...Guess I am thinking about pasta too much


Posted by: ponyboy

Plus it contains lycopene, which is one of the best antioxidants out there. Also linked to preventing many forms of cancer.


Posted by: GardeningGrrl

Good answer, DP! Well, at least one I wanted to hear. That makes sense to me, since they have about the same carb count as an apple or strawberries - Seyone is right about the carb count, as well as the fact that most tomato sauces have mucho sugar added.

Thanks for the input, everyone! Does anyone know where to find a list of the actual amount of sugar found in certain natural foods? I found lists for carbs and GI, but not sugar counts. I'm presuming that since tomatoes have the same carb counts as certain other green leafy veggies, like brussel sprouts or cabbage, that the reason one shouldn't eat tomatoes like veggies is because of the sugar content?


Posted by: GardeningGrrl

Quote:
Originally posted by Leslie2196


Where is my head today!! You are right Seyonne...Guess I am thinking about pasta too much
Hey Leslie, if you're near Chicago, I can pass along some tomatoes once my crop starts coming in. You can toss them with the pasta you....umm.........can't have I guess.

Err, never mind. Fresh tomatoes anyone?


Posted by: dg806

How can tomatoes have sugar when they are full of acid...........


Posted by: dg806

I didn't think they were full of sugar.............

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 medium tomato (148g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35 Calories from Fat 0
% of Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5 g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0g 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 4g
Protein 1g

Potassium 360mg 10%
Vitamin A 20%
Vitamin C 40%
Calcium 2%
Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Posted by: GardeningGrrl

Hmm, okay, this is interesting. I found this list of fruits and how much sugar there is in a 100g portion:

http://www.thefruitpages.com/contents.shtml

According to this chart, tomatoes have almost no sugar. Anyone have any thoughts on this?







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