Are tomatoes acidic?

Tomatoes are a fruit that have high levels of acid in them. Eating an abundance of tomatoes can cause heartburn in a person that is prone to getting it from acidic foods.

Tomatoes have a number of health benefits which include containing lycopene, which has a high level of antioxidant activity. The richness of potassium in tomatoes is another benefit to eating this hearty fruit. Tomatoes are low in calories and commonly referred to as a vegetable. Tomatoes can be found on the market label as organic, hybrid or genetically modified. Two types of tomatoes are heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes.