Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, 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
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Heart burn
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Color
Dark green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Buttery
Tangy, Tart
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South Africa
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
- 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.
Top Producer
Mexico
New Zealand
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Asteridae
Family
Lauraceae
Solanaceae
Species
P. Americana
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Laurel
Nightshade
Difference Between Avocado and Tamarillo
We might think that Avocado and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Tamarillo with peel is 160.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Avocado and Tamarillo belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Avocado and Tamarillo is Laurales and Solanales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.