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Blackberry and Tamarind


Tamarind and Blackberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases  
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment  

General Benefits
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain  

Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots  

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair  
Prevents hair loss  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face  
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting  

Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color  
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
No  

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., Morning time (before lunch)  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
9.60 g  
99+
62.50 g  
4

Fiber
0.00 g  
99+
5.10 g  
10

Sugar
4.90 g  
99+
57.40 g  
3

Protein
1.40 g  
16
2.80 g  
4

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15  
11
0.04  
23

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
11.00 mcg  
26
30.00 mcg  
17

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg  
38
0.43 mg  
1

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
33
0.15 mg  
4

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg  
20
1.94 mg  
2

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg  
18
0.14 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg  
99+
0.07 mg  
26

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
25.00 mcg  
9
14.00 mcg  
21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
21.00 mg  
36
3.50 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.17 mg  
8
0.10 mg  
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
19.80 mcg  
3
2.80 mcg  
22

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
118.00 mcg  
12
0.00 mcg  
36

Choline
8.52 mg  
9
8.60 mg  
8

Fat
0.50 g  
18
0.60 g  
14

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
162.00 mg  
99+
628.00 mg  
4

Iron
0.62 mg  
20
2.80 mg  
2

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
28.00 mg  
2

Calcium
29.00 mg  
15
74.00 mg  
2

Magnesium
20.00 mg  
14
92.00 mg  
1

Zinc
0.53 mg  
5
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
22.00 mg  
23
113.00 mg  
1

Manganese
0.65 mg  
6
0.10 mg  
31

Copper
0.17 mg  
9
0.00 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.40 mcg  
13
1.30 mcg  
6

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
94.00 mg  
7
0.00 mg  
38

Omega 6s
186.00 mg  
11
0.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available  
0.00 mg  
16

Water Content
88.20 g  
19
82.00 g  
99+

Ash
0.40 g  
33
0.09 g  
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
43.00 kcal  
30
Not Available  

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
239.00 kcal  
2

Calories in Frozen Form
64.00 kcal  
11
187.00 kcal  
1

Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal  
13
128.00 kcal  
37

Calories in Canned Form
92.00 kcal  
7
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
38.00 kcal  
37
28.00 kcal  
39

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
254.00 kcal  
17

Calories in Pie
Not Available  
239.00 kcal  
39

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Tropical  

Season
Spring, Summer  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von  
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Purplish black  
Brown, Reddish-brown  

Inside Color
Magenta  
Brown  

Shape
Round  
Curving Cylinder  

Texture
Juicy  
Tough  

Taste
Juicy, Sweet  
Sour-Sweet  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America  
Africa  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained  
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.5-7  
5.6-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate  
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate  

Facts

Facts about
  • There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
  • 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
  • Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
  
  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
No  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
United States of America  
India  

Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa  
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan  

Top Importer
United States of America  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Mexico  
Thailand  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus  
Tamarindus indica  

Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus  
Tamarindo, tamarindus  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Rosales  
Fabales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Rubus  
Tamarindus  

Species
Rubus fruticosus  
Tamarindus indica  

Generic Group
Rose  
Tamarind Sub  

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Difference Between Blackberry and Tamarind

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Tamarind with peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Tamarind belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackberry and Tamarind is Rosales and Fabales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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