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Lemon and Tamarillo


Tamarillo and Lemon


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism  
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure  

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  

Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases  
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff  
Protects hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling  
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
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn  
Heart burn  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., 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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
9.30 g  
99+
3.80 g  
99+

Fiber
2.80 g  
22
3.30 g  
18

Sugar
2.50 g  
99+
1.00 g  
99+

Protein
1.10 g  
21
2.00 g  
10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12  
14
0.52  
1

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
32
1.48 mcg  
34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
24
0.04 mg  
22

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
38
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.27 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg  
34
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg  
20
0.20 mg  
8

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg  
24
4.00 mcg  
31

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg  
15
29.80 mg  
29

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg  
33
2.09 mg  
3

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
36
0.00 mcg  
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg  
30
0.00 mcg  
36

Choline
5.10 mg  
24
0.00 mg  
32

Fat
0.30 g  
28
0.36 g  
24

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
138.00 mg  
99+
321.00 mg  
16

Iron
0.60 mg  
21
0.57 mg  
22

Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
1.44 mg  
19

Calcium
26.00 mg  
17
10.70 mg  
33

Magnesium
8.00 mg  
27
20.60 mg  
13

Zinc
0.06 mg  
27
0.15 mg  
18

Phosphorus
16.00 mg  
29
38.90 mg  
10

Manganese
0.03 mg  
99+
0.11 mg  
29

Copper
0.04 mg  
99+
0.05 mg  
40

Selenium
0.40 mcg  
13
0.10 mcg  
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
26.00 mg  
23
0.00 mg  
38

Omega 6s
63.00 mg  
28
0.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available  
0.00 mg  
16

Water Content
88.98 g  
15
84.00 g  
40

Ash
0.30 g  
38
0.00 g  
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcal  
24
31.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal  
27
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal  
25
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal  
25
80.00 kcal  
11

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal  
99+
72.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
195.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal  
24
180.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Citrus, Tree fruit  
Fruit vegetable  

Season
All seasons  
All seasons  

Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron  
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange  
Orange, Red, Yellow  

Inside Color
Yellow  
Creamy Yellow  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Succulent  
Fleshy  

Taste
Sour  
Tangy, Tart  

Origin
China, India  
South Africa  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained  
Sandy loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.5-6.5  
5.8-7  

Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny  
Rainfall, Warm  

Facts

Facts about
  • Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
  • During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
  • Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
  
  • 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
China  
New Zealand  

Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines  

Top Importer
United States of America  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Mexico  
New Zealand  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus limon  
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
Sapindales  
Solanales  

Family
Rutaceae  
Solanaceae  

Genus
Citrus  
Solanum  

Species
C. limon  
Solanum betaceum  

Generic Group
Citrus fruit  
Nightshade  

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Difference Between Lemon and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Tamarillo with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon 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 Lemon and Tamarillo is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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