Banana and Tamarillo
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
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 and 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.
