Cherry tomatoes have nearly the same acidity level as regular tomatoes. The only difference is that cherry tomatoes have a higher sugar content, which masks the acidic taste. This means that cherry tomatoes are not less acidic; their acidity is simply undetectable.

Are cherry tomatoes acidic or alkaline?

But they are less acidic than many other fruits. Any citrus, for example, is very acidic. Most varieties of apples, pears, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, rhubarb and apricots are all more acidic than tomatoes. Many of these have lots of sugar, which masks their acidity, just like with tomatoes.

Do cherry tomatoes cause acid reflux?

Heartburn and Tomatoes

While they might be chockfull of healthy nutrients like lycopene, Chutkan tells WebMD that tomatoes are also highly acidic and likely to cause heartburn in those who are prone to it.

Among the varieties tested, ‘Celebrity,’ ‘Row Pack,’ and ‘Rutgers’ were found to be the most acidic. In addition, Bonnie Plants noted that ‘Purple Calabash’ and ‘Long Keeper’ are two varieties that have an acid taste. The flavor ultimately will depend on the sugar to acid ratio.