Apricot and Tamarillo
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Heart burn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
3.80 g
99+
Fiber
2.00 g
26
3.30 g
18
Sugar
9.00 g
28
1.00 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
2.00 g
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.52
1
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
1.48 mcg
34
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.04 mg
22
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.27 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.20 mg
8
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
4.00 mcg
31
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
29.80 mg
29
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
2.09 mg
3
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
2.80 mg
29
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.36 g
24
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
321.00 mg
16
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.57 mg
22
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.44 mg
19
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
10.70 mg
33
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
20.60 mg
13
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
38.90 mg
10
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.11 mg
29
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.05 mg
40
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
86.35 g
31
84.00 g
40
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.00 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
31.00 kcal
22
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
36.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
80.00 kcal
11
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
72.00 kcal
15
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
195.00 kcal
27
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
180.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Tangy, Tart
Origin
China
South Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-8
5.8-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Rainfall, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
New Zealand
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Not Available
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Rosales
Solanales
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Prunus
Solanum
Species
P. armeniaca
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Rose
Nightshade
Difference Between Apricot and Tamarillo
We might think that Apricot and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Tamarillo with peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Tamarillo belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Tamarillo is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
