Originally Posted by PixeLs

Botanically, they are fruits. However, according to U.S.D.A., they are vegetables.

Fruit or vegetable, We should learn to appreciate the value of this food. Tomatoes are very important to the body for their cancer-fighting lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid (plant pigment) that, as an antioxidant, protects against cancer. Any tomato-based food (fresh, soup, sauce, or juice) is a good choice for your health, although cooked tomato products contain more lycopene than their uncooked counterparts. Apart from that, tomatoes are also rich in vitamin C.