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Benefits

Health Benefits

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

24.23 g62.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

9.00 g5.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

6.23 g57.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

3.33 g2.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.220.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.43 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.15 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.54 mg1.94 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

1.01 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.80 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.30 mg3.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.24 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg2.80 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

12.10 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

33.49 g0.60 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

356.00 mg628.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.43 mg2.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

20.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

14.00 mg74.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

32.00 mg92.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

1.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

113.00 mg113.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

1.50 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.44 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

10.10 mcg1.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

366.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

37.60 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

47.00 g82.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.97 g0.09 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

354.00 kcal239.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

354.00 kcal239.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

354.00 kcal187.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

660.00 kcal128.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

443.00 kcal239.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal28.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal254.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

298.00 kcal239.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical

Season

All seasons
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

Seedless Variety

Color

Brown, Green
Brown, Reddish-brown

Inside Color

White
Brown

Shape

Round
Curving Cylinder

Texture

Crispy
Tough

Taste

Juicy, Sweetish
Sour-Sweet

Origin

America, India
Africa

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sand
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

3.5-8.55.6-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Humid
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

  • Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
  • Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
  • Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Indonesia
India

Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Philippines
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cocos nucifera
Tamarindus indica

Synonym

Cocos nucifera
Tamarindo, tamarindus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Liliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae
Rosidae

Order

Arecales
Fabales

Family

Arecaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Cocos
Tamarindus

Species

C. nucifera
Tamarindus indica

Generic Group

Arecaceae
Tamarind Sub

Difference Between Coconut and Tamarind

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Tamarind with peel is 354.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Coconut and Tamarind belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Tamarind is Arecales and Fabales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.