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Tomato Facts: tomatoes are heart-healthy. Tomatoes help lower cholesterol. Since a tomato has 0 grams of cholesterol, it doesnât add cholesterol to the diet. Plus, a cup of fresh tomato provides 9% of the DV for fiber, which has been shown to lower high cholesterol levels. Tomatoes are also a good source of niacin (vitamin B3), which has been used for years as a safe way to lower high cholesterol levels. Tomatoes reduce the risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are a very good source of potassium.
For example, raw green tomatoes contain 23.4 milligrams, orange tomatoes contain 16 milligrams and yellow tomatoes contain 9 milligrams per 100 grams, which is slightly more than half of a large, 3-inch tomato. Sun-dried tomatoes are much richer in vitamin C, containing 39.2 milligrams per 100 grams. Crushed, canned tomatoes and tomato juice contain smaller amounts, respectively contributing 9.2 and 18.3 milligrams of vitamin C to your daily intake.