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Banana and Tamarillo


Tamarillo and Banana


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment   
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure   

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress   

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask   
Protects hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, 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
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay   
Heart burn   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
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
22.80 g   
11
3.80 g   
99+

Fiber
2.60 g   
23
3.30 g   
18

Sugar
12.20 g   
15
1.00 g   
99+

Protein
1.10 g   
21
2.00 g   
10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.52   
1

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
1.48 mcg   
34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
22

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg   
10
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg   
17
0.27 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg   
1
0.20 mg   
8

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg   
15
4.00 mcg   
31

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg   
99+
29.80 mg   
29

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
2.09 mg   
3

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg   
32
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg   
29
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
9.80 mg   
7
0.00 mg   
32

Fat
0.30 g   
28
0.36 g   
24

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
358.00 mg   
11
321.00 mg   
16

Iron
0.30 mg   
35
0.57 mg   
22

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.44 mg   
19

Calcium
5.00 mg   
99+
10.70 mg   
33

Magnesium
27.00 mg   
7
20.60 mg   
13

Zinc
0.20 mg   
14
0.15 mg   
18

Phosphorus
22.00 mg   
23
38.90 mg   
10

Manganese
0.30 mg   
15
0.11 mg   
29

Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.05 mg   
40

Selenium
1.00 mcg   
7
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
27.00 mg   
22
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
46.00 mg   
35
0.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
36.00 mg   
3
0.00 mg   
16

Water Content
74.90 g   
99+
84.00 g   
40

Ash
0.80 g   
13
0.00 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal   
6
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal   
7
31.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal   
7
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal   
39
36.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal   
3
80.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal   
10
72.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal   
36
195.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal   
30
180.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tropical   
Fruit vegetable   

Season
All seasons   
All seasons   

Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas   
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Green, Yellow   
Orange, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
White   
Creamy Yellow   

Shape
Curving Cylinder   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Sweet   
Tangy, Tart   

Origin
Papua New Guinea   
South Africa   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained   
Sandy loam, Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.5-7   
5.8-7   

Climatic Conditions
Warm   
Rainfall, Warm   

Facts

Facts about
  • As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
  • Bananas float in water.
  • There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
  • Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
  
  • 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
India   
New Zealand   

Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda   
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   

Top Importer
Europe   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Ecuador   
New Zealand   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana   
Solanum betaceum   

Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum   
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Liliidae   
Asteridae   

Order
Zingiberales   
Solanales   

Family
Musaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Musa   
Solanum   

Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana   
Solanum betaceum   

Generic Group
Banana   
Nightshade   

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Difference Between Banana and Tamarillo

We might think that Banana and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Tamarillo is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Tamarillo with peel is 95.29 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana 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 Banana and Tamarillo is Zingiberales and Solanales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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