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Damson and Tamarillo


Tamarillo and Damson


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure   
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure   

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold   
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots   
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress   

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff   
Protects hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting   
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
Allergic reaction   
Heart burn   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
No   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
11.42 g   
99+
3.80 g   
99+

Fiber
1.40 g   
32
3.30 g   
18

Sugar
9.92 g   
22
1.00 g   
99+

Protein
0.70 g   
99+
2.00 g   
10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06   
21
0.52   
1

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg   
22
1.48 mcg   
34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
33
0.04 mg   
22

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
33
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg   
35
0.27 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg   
99+
0.20 mg   
8

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg   
30
4.00 mcg   
31

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

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg   
26
2.09 mg   
3

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg   
12
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg   
19
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
1.90 mg   
31
0.00 mg   
32

Fat
0.28 g   
29
0.36 g   
24

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
157.00 mg   
99+
321.00 mg   
16

Iron
0.17 mg   
99+
0.57 mg   
22

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
1.44 mg   
19

Calcium
6.00 mg   
39
10.70 mg   
33

Magnesium
7.00 mg   
28
20.60 mg   
13

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.15 mg   
18

Phosphorus
16.00 mg   
29
38.90 mg   
10

Manganese
0.05 mg   
99+
0.11 mg   
29

Copper
0.06 mg   
39
0.05 mg   
40

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
44.00 mg   
36
0.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
7.00 mg   
12
0.00 mg   
16

Water Content
87.02 g   
26
84.00 g   
40

Ash
0.40 g   
33
0.00 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal   
27
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
31.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal   
16
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal   
34
36.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal   
17
80.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal   
17
72.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal   
24
195.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal   
20
180.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Fruit vegetable   

Season
Summer   
All seasons   

Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace   
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Dark purple   
Orange, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
Yellow   
Creamy Yellow   

Shape
Oval   
Round   

Texture
Grainy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart   
Tangy, Tart   

Origin
Syria   
South Africa   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.5-6.5   
5.8-7   

Climatic Conditions
Cold   
Rainfall, Warm   

Facts

Facts about
  • The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
  • Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
  • This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
  
  • 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
United Kingdom   
New Zealand   

Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America   
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
France   
New Zealand   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia   
Solanum betaceum   

Synonym
Not Available   
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Asteridae   

Order
Rosales   
Solanales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Prunus   
Solanum   

Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia   
Solanum betaceum   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Nightshade   

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Difference Between Damson and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Tamarillo with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Tamarillo belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Damson and Tamarillo is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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