Types of Tomatoes Beefsteak, Sweet 100, Cherokee, Green Zebra, Brandywine. The interesting list of names is fun to read and seemingly endless when it comes to tomatoes. In fact, there are more than 10,000 varieties! Whether you consider tomatoes fruit (because they form a flower and contain seeds) or vegetables (because they’re utilized as vegetables when cooking), you have endless choices to grow or eat. The big question is what tomatoes are best for the dish you want to prepare? A lot of it comes down to whether you want to slice them, cook with them, or snack on them. How to Pick the Right