Tomato juice is one of the most popular drinks. It is tasty, flavorful, and especially can provide many potent antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. However, some people believe that the high sodium levels in some products might make it not be as healthy as expected. Read on this article to learn more about the nutritional value and health benefits of tomato juice.
Nutritional Value
Extracted from the juice of fresh tomatoes, tomato juice has great nutritional values. Below is the basic information for 240 milliliters or 1 cup of tomato juice:
– Calories: 41
– Fiber: 2g
– Protein: 2g
– Vitamin A: 22 percent of the daily recommended intake
– Vitamin C: 75 percent of the daily recommended intake
– Vitamin K: 7 percent of the daily recommended intake
– Vitamin B1 or thiamine: 8 percent of the daily recommended intake
– Vitamin B3 or niacin: 8 percent of the daily recommended intake
– Vitamin B6: 13 percent of the daily recommended intake
– Vitamin B9: 12 percent of the daily recommended intake
– Manganese: 9 percent of the daily recommended intake
– Copper: 7 percent of the daily recommended intake
– Potassium: 15 percent of the daily recommended intake
– Magnesium: 7 percent of the daily recommended intake [1]