How healthy is tomato juice?
Is tomato juice healthy? Yes, for most people. Tomato juice scores 94/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 17 kcal and 70 mg vitamin C. Tomato juice is low in calories and brings potassium, vitamin C and lycopene, the red pigment that the body absorbs better from processed tomatoes than from raw ones. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Tomato juice ranks higher than 94% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin C100%
- Potassium23%
- Magnesium13%
- Vitamin A13%
- Iron11%
- Vitamin E11%
- Protein9%
- Fiber7%
- Calcium4%
Counts against
- Saturated fat0%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium2%
Raw NRF9.3: 190 minus 3 = 187. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in tomato juice?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 17 kcal | 41 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2.1 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g | 8.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 2.6 g | 6.3 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Omega-3 fats | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 23 µg | 56 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 70 mg | 170 mg | 189% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3 µg | 5.6 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate | 20 µg | 49 µg | 12% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 10 mg | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 217 mg | 527 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 27 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 24 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Tomato juice, canned, without salt added" (FDC 170545). Values rounded.
Why is tomato juice good for you?
- 170 mg vitamin C in 1 cup (240 ml), 189% of the daily value. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- 49 µg folate in 1 cup (240 ml), 12% of the daily value. Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
- 527 mg potassium in 1 cup (240 ml), 11% of the daily value. Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Good ways to use it
- A savory, low-sugar alternative to fruit juice
- A base for gazpacho or a virgin Bloody Mary
What should you watch out for?
- This entry is unsalted; most canned and bottled tomato juice has added salt, so check the label if you watch sodium.
Similar foods
Tomato juice is already one of the most nutrient-dense drinks we cover.