Water levels this week in Tomatoes from Target perform well when compared to the USDA standard or scientific literature, resulting in a higher Quality Score for this nutrient.
Tomatoes & Water
Did you know?
The USDA value for water is based on the average of 39 tomatoes analyzed in June 2010.
Why this nutrient matters:
Water content increases as tomatoes get more ripe. The amount of water in a tomato is related to fruit maturity when the tomato was picked and age post-harvest.