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Boysenberry and Tamarind


Tamarind and Boysenberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease  
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment  

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision  
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain  

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

Hair Benefits
Protects hair  
Prevents hair loss  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
-  
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting  

Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels  
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
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
12.20 g  
39
62.50 g  
4

Fiber
5.30 g  
9
5.10 g  
10

Sugar
6.90 g  
99+
57.40 g  
3

Protein
1.10 g  
21
2.80 g  
4

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09  
16
0.04  
23

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
34
30.00 mcg  
19

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg  
19
0.43 mg  
1

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg  
25
0.15 mg  
4

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.77 mg  
14
1.94 mg  
2

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.25 mg  
24
0.14 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg  
31
0.07 mg  
26

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
63.00 mcg  
2
14.00 mcg  
21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.10 mg  
99+
3.50 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.87 mg  
14
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.80 mcg  
10
2.80 mcg  
23

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
118.00 mcg  
14
0.00 mcg  
40

Choline
10.20 mg  
7
8.60 mg  
10

Fat
0.26 g  
30
0.60 g  
14

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
139.00 mg  
99+
628.00 mg  
4

Iron
0.85 mg  
15
2.80 mg  
2

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
28.00 mg  
2

Calcium
27.00 mg  
16
74.00 mg  
2

Magnesium
16.00 mg  
18
92.00 mg  
1

Zinc
0.22 mg  
13
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
27.00 mg  
19
113.00 mg  
1

Manganese
0.55 mg  
8
0.10 mg  
35

Copper
0.08 mg  
29
0.00 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.20 mcg  
15
1.30 mcg  
6

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
50.00 mg  
16
0.00 mg  
99+

Omega 6s
98.00 mg  
19
0.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
15.00 mg  
13
0.00 mg  
26

Water Content
85.90 g  
36
82.00 g  
99+

Ash
0.54 g  
23
0.09 g  
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
50.00 kcal  
32
239.00 kcal  
4

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
43.00 kcal  
36
239.00 kcal  
4

Calories in Frozen Form
50.00 kcal  
30
187.00 kcal  
4

Calories in Dried Form
275.00 kcal  
31
128.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
50.00 kcal  
35
239.00 kcal  
4

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal  
37
28.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
254.00 kcal  
17

Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal  
20
239.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Tropical  

Season
Spring, Summer  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Thorn and Thornless  
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black  
Brown, Reddish-brown  

Inside Color
Magenta  
Brown  

Shape
Round  
Curving Cylinder  

Texture
Juicy  
Tough  

Taste
-  
Sour-Sweet  

Origin
America  
Africa  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.8-6.5  
5.6-6.5  

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

Facts

Facts about
Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.  
  • 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
-  
India  

Other Countries
-  
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan  

Top Importer
China  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
New Zealand  
Thailand  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus  
Tamarindus indica  

Synonym
Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus  
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
R. ursinus x idaeus  
Tamarindus indica  

Generic Group
Rose  
Tamarind Sub  

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Difference Between Boysenberry and Tamarind

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Tamarind with peel is 50.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry and Tamarind is Rosales and Fabales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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