Are tomatoes similar to onions?

Question

It sounds silly, but I was wondering how close they are to each other (whether they are in the same family) because I noticed that when eating raw tomatoes (by themselves) they produce an aftertaste very similar to the flavor of onions, only more mild. Anybody know?

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

Actuali tomato is closley related to tabaco

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato

Answer 3

No There Not Related Because A Tomato Is A Fruit And A Onion Is A Bulb

Answer 4

obviously tomatoes more sweet

Answer 5

No, they are not of the same family,  they have a similar "bite"  and compliment each other in dishes though.

Answer 6

no. onions are simular to tulip bulbs that grow in the ground. tomatoes are fruits that grow on a plant. some things taste alike, like artichokes and sunchokes, but they have nothing else in common.