Cherry tomatoes
Low GI
GL 0.1 per piece (17 g) · GL 0.8 per 100 g
- About 27 kcal per 100 g and over 90 % water.
- Little protein or fat, so they are not filling on their own.
Cherry tomatoes has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (17 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 0.4 per 100 g Regular tomatoes cut into wedges fill the same salad and snack role with a little less sugar per 100 g.
Tomatoes - GL 1 per 100 g Sweet, crunchy strips for snacking and salads, with much more vitamin C per portion.
Bell peppers - GL 1 per 100 g A mild, juicy salad vegetable for the same raw role, with fewer calories.
Cucumber - GL 0.3 per 100 g Bite-sized and crisp for lunch boxes and salads, with a peppery taste and very few calories.
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Forms of Cherry tomatoes
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grape tomato | 10 g | 0.1 |
| 1 cherry tomato | 17 g | 0.1 |
| 5 cherry tomatoes | 85 g | 0.7 |
| 1 cup | 149 g | 1.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 27 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 5.51 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.67 g |
| Natural | 3.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 0.83 g |
| Fat | 0.63 g |
| Saturated | 0.09 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.54 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 27 kcal per 100 g and over 90 % water.
- Very low glycemic load, under 1 per 100 g.
- About 2 g of fibre per 100 g, more than regular tomatoes.
- Little protein or fat, so they are not filling on their own.
- Tomatoes are nightshades, which some people choose to avoid.
- Semi-dried cherry tomatoes carry about five times the calories and sugar of fresh ones.
Calculate the glycemic load of a meal with Cherry tomatoes
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Cherry tomatoes
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Cobb Salad 25 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs with Spinach 12 min · 8 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Crustless Vegetable and Protein Pie with Garden Salad 60 min · 17 ingredients · medium -
Insalata di Mare 35 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Jamaican Seafood Curry 270 min · 19 ingredients · medium -
Mediterranean Chickpea and Vegetable Bowl with Lemon-Herb Dressing 80 min · 14 ingredients · easy -
Low-Glycemic Mexican Bean and Egg Salad Bowl 20 min · 10 ingredients · easy -
Smashed White Bean Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta 20 min · 9 ingredients · medium -
Som Tam — Green Papaya Salad 20 min · 11 ingredients · advanced -
Tzatziki with Crudités 10 min · 11 ingredients · easy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cherry tomatoes?
Cherry tomatoes has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (17 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 0.8.
Is Cherry tomatoes good for people with insulin resistance?
Cherry tomatoes has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cherry tomatoes has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cherry tomatoes in this database, Yellow cherry tomatoes has the lowest glycemic load (0.6 per 100 g).
Check Cherry tomatoes in the Logi app, with your portion.
