Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
NA
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Early fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Magenta, Pink
Brown, Reddish-brown
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Africa
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Thailand
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Tamarindus
Species
H. undatus
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Cactus
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Tamarind
We might think that Dragonfruit and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Tamarind with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit and Tamarind is Caryophyllales and Fabales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.