"in fact" or "but in fact"

[optimistic pessimist]

Dear all,


1. Many people believe that tomatoes are vegetables, but in fact they are fruit.

2. Many people believe that tomatoes are vegetables. In fact they are fruit.

Which do you think is better?

Thank you!

OP

[bhaisahab]

Dear all,


1. Many people believe that tomatoes are vegetables, but in fact they are fruit.

2. Many people believe that tomatoes are vegetables. In fact they are fruit.

Which do you think is better?

Thank you!

OP

I prefer #1.

[Mohammadhelmi]

but in fact seems better than in fact