Calories in Cherry Tomatoes: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
18 kcal per 100 g · Nutri-Score A
Serving (handful, 100 g) — 18 kcal · P/F/C 0.9/0.2/3.9 g
sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: low
Cherry tomatoes are small, sweet tomatoes with vitamin C, potassium and lycopene — an easy, low-calorie snack.
How many calories in cherry tomatoes: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: handful, 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | 18 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| incl. saturated | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 3.9 g |
| incl. sugars | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little.
protein 17%fat 9%carbs 74%
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Cherry Tomatoes: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, fat level, oil in the pan. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Pickled tomatoes | 17 | 1 / 0.1 / 3 |
| Cherry tomatoes | 18 | 0.9 / 0.2 / 3.9 |
| Tomato | 20 | 1.1 / 0.2 / 3.7 |
| Sun-dried tomatoes in oil | 215 | 5 / 15 / 14 |
Calories in dishes with cherry tomatoes
| Dish | Serving | Kcal per serving | Cherry Tomatoes in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrata with tomatoes | 260 g | 499 | ≈100 g |
| Halloumi salad | 220 g | 352 | ≈50 g |
| Roast beef salad | 220 g | 251 | ≈41 g |
| Warm chicken salad | 220 g | 264 | ≈39 g |
| Warm seafood salad | 220 g | 198 | ≈39 g |
| Shrimp and avocado salad | 220 g | 253 | ≈39 g |
| Thai beef salad (yam nua) | 250 g | 295 | ≈41 g |
| Som tam (green papaya salad) | 210 g | 149 | ≈30 g |
Dishes are estimated from typical restaurant and home recipes — a specific kitchen will differ.
Cherry Tomatoes: nutrition highlights
It's light: 18 kcal per 100 g, so even a big serving barely moves your daily total.
On the open Nutri-Score algorithm, cherry tomatoes gets an A: one of the better picks in its category. The score weighs calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt against protein, fiber and the share of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts.
What to watch
- No red flags on the traffic light: sugar, salt and saturated fat per 100 g are all within the low-to-medium range.
How much movement is one serving?
One serving (handful, 100 g) is 18 kcal — roughly 6 min of easy walking or 2 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Cherry Tomatoes
There's no swap in our base that is clearly better at the same calories — cherry tomatoes is already one of the better choices in its category.
Cherry Tomatoes vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Celery | 14 | 0.7 / 0.2 / 1.4 |
| Cucumber | 15 | 0.8 / 0.1 / 2.5 |
| Zucchini | 17 | 1.2 / 0.3 / 2.2 |
| Cherry Tomatoes | 18 | 0.9 / 0.2 / 3.9 |
| Mushrooms | 22 | 3.1 / 0.3 / 2.3 |
| Asparagus | 22 | 2.4 / 0.2 / 2 |
| Spinach | 23 | 2.9 / 0.4 / 1.4 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of cherry tomatoes?
100 g of cherry tomatoes has 18 calories, with 0.9 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 3.9 g carbohydrates (1.2 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of cherry tomatoes?
A serving (handful, 100 g) has 18 calories: 0.9 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 3.9 g carbs.
What are the macros of cherry tomatoes?
Per 100 g: 0.9 g protein, 3.9 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. By calories that's about 17% protein, 74% carbs and 9% fat.
How do the calories in cherry tomatoes change with the type and cooking method?
Per 100 g it ranges from 17 kcal (pickled tomatoes) to 215 kcal (sun-dried tomatoes in oil); cherry tomatoes itself has 18 kcal.