Cherry tomatoes are sweeter than large tomatoes. Burst cherry tomatoes add a delicate balance of sweet and tart to sauces, making them the perfect sauce ingredient. They're a versatile ingredient to have in your kitchen arsenal. Plus, they're easy to cook and require no chopping. u003cbr/u003eTomatoes are packed with vitamin C and a good source of lycopene. Lycopene helps fight free radicals that cause disease. They may also limit UV damage from sun exposure and promote better heart health.