Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
  
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
  
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
  
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Prevents hair loss
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
No
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with 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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
  
128.00 kcal
  
37
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
254.00 kcal
  
17
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
239.00 kcal
  
39
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
  
Tropical
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
  
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
  
Brown, Reddish-brown
  
Inside Color
White
  
Brown
  
Shape
Oval
  
Curving Cylinder
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Tough
  
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
  
Sour-Sweet
  
Origin
India
  
Africa
  
Grows on
Bushes
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam
  
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-7
  
5.6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
  
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
  
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
  
- 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
No
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
No
  
Cocktails
No
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
India
  
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
  
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
China
  
Thailand
  
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
  
Tamarindo, tamarindus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Subclass
Asteridae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Solanales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Solanum
  
Tamarindus
  
Species
S. melongena
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Tamarind Sub
  
Compare Eggplant and Tamarind
It is important compare Eggplant and Tamarind as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Eggplant Benefits: digestive aid, fights against infections, flu treatment, healing of wounds, helps in weight loss and treatment of common cold.
Tamarind Benefits: beneficial in improving nerve function, protects against parasites and worms and relieves pain.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Eggplant are: prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair and rejuvenates scalp and hair benefits of Tamarind are: prevents hair loss. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: abdominal pains, anaphylaxis, diarrhea, dizziness, hives, itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, tingling sensation in mouth and vomiting and the symptoms of second fruit are: abdominal pains, breathing difficulty, dizziness, eczema, fainting, hives, itching, nasal congestion, swelling of face, tingling sensation in mouth and vomiting. Get sorted Eggplant vs Tamarind comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.