Solanum lycopersicum
1 association assessed — none with dependable human evidence behind them yet. Strongest first.
An oil recovered from the seeds in tomato processing waste, high in linoleic acid and produced in small quantities as a byproduct rather than a crop in its own right. It is a curiosity in most kitchens.
Also known as Tomatoseed oil, Tomato pomace oil
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Evidence is limited for tomato seed oil. There is essentially no human research on it, and the general polyunsaturated-oil finding cannot be assumed to transfer to a product this little studied.
Insufficient evidence. Not enough human research to say anything useful yet.
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 884 kcal | 44% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Total fat | 100 g | 128% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | — |
| Water | 0 g | — |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fat | 19.7 g | 99% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 22.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 53.1 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| EPA (omega-3) | 0 g | — |
| DHA (omega-3) | 0 g | — |
| DPA (omega-3) | 0 g | — |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 50.8 g | — |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3.8 mg | 25% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0% |
| Other measured compounds | ||
| Beta-carotene | 0 µg | — |
| Alpha-carotene | 0 µg | — |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | — |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0 g | — |
Nutrient values are per 100 g of the USDA reference entry named on this page and vary with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.
Source record: Oil, tomatoseed (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171424).
% DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. A dash means no Daily Value has been established for that nutrient.
Only effects with real support are listed. If a preparation method is missing, it is because nothing dependable is documented — not because it makes no difference.
Nothing dependable is recorded about how preparation changes this food’s nutritional properties. Rather than guess, this section stays empty.
Allergies, interactions and intake concerns. Every food gets this section — a reference where everything is uniformly good is not a reference.
Worth knowing
The tomato carotenoid research everyone knows concerns lycopene, which is concentrated in the skin and flesh and is extracted commercially from pomace rather than from the seed. Seed oil is not a lycopene source, and buying it as one is a mistake.
Worth knowing
A high linoleic content makes this a fragile oil that oxidises readily on storage and under repeated frying heat. Keep it cold and dark and do not fry with it.
Too much
Pure fat, at the same calories per tablespoon as any other oil.