Tomatoes are one of the best natural sources of lycopene. This potent carotenoid possesses antioxidant properties that can protect your body against oxidative damage and promote your overall health. Other antioxidants that can be found in tomatoes include lutein, beta-carotene, quercetin, kaempferol, folic acid, alpha-lipoic acid and vitamins A, C and E. In fact, a single tomato can provide up to 40% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C.
According to an article that appeared in the journal Agricultural Plant Science, tomatoes contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, such as dietary fiber, protein, potassium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, D and K.
Tomato powder offers all the same phytonutrients found in regular tomatoes but in a convenient powder form. This makes tomato powder an easy way to boost your daily intake of beneficial vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.