Why eat tomatoes?

Most people will tell you what they are good for....but see for yourself.

This is a new standard for ALL U.S.A. products to have on them. I wonder if they label each tomato?

Nutritional Value: Tomato:chopped raw 1cup weight=180gm water content=94% calories=35 protein=2g carbohydrates=8g fiber=3g fat=<1g saturated=.1g monounsaturated=.1g polyunsaturated=.2g cholesterol=0mg calcium=12mg iron=.86mg magnesium=20mg phosphorus=42mg potassium=372mg sodium=15mg zinc=.19mg vitamin A (RE)=204 (retinol equivalent) thiamin=.11mg riboflavin=.09mg niacin=1.08mg vitamin B6=.14mg folic acid=17micrograms vitamin C=32mg (year round average, contents are higher in season, lower off season)

Challenge:   Find out the daily requirements, according to the Canada Food Guide,of:   Vitamin A Vitamin B Vitamin C Calcium   Additional Challenge: What is the suggested calorie intake, for someone your age, per day?

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