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Pineapple and Tamarillo


Tamarillo and Pineapple


Benefits

Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate  
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure  

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold  
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  

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

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss  
Protects hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing  
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
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting  
Heart burn  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
No  
Yes  

Lactating Women
No  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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
13.12 g  
37
3.80 g  
99+

Fiber
1.40 g  
32
3.30 g  
18

Sugar
9.85 g  
23
1.00 g  
99+

Protein
0.54 g  
99+
2.00 g  
10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04  
24
0.52  
1

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
32
1.48 mcg  
34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.08 mg  
10
0.04 mg  
22

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
28
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg  
30
0.27 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg  
29
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg  
13
0.20 mg  
8

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
18.00 mcg  
17
4.00 mcg  
31

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
47.80 mg  
17
29.80 mg  
29

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg  
99+
2.09 mg  
3

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcg  
30
0.00 mcg  
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
36
0.00 mcg  
36

Choline
5.50 mg  
23
0.00 mg  
32

Fat
0.12 g  
99+
0.36 g  
24

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
109.00 mg  
99+
321.00 mg  
16

Iron
0.29 mg  
36
0.57 mg  
22

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
1.44 mg  
19

Calcium
13.00 mg  
28
10.70 mg  
33

Magnesium
12.00 mg  
23
20.60 mg  
13

Zinc
0.12 mg  
21
0.15 mg  
18

Phosphorus
8.00 mg  
40
38.90 mg  
10

Manganese
0.93 mg  
4
0.11 mg  
29

Copper
0.11 mg  
19
0.05 mg  
40

Selenium
0.10 mcg  
16
0.10 mcg  
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
17.00 mg  
27
0.00 mg  
38

Omega 6s
23.00 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
6.00 mg  
13
0.00 mg  
16

Water Content
86.00 g  
33
84.00 g  
40

Ash
0.22 g  
99+
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
50.00 kcal  
14
31.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Frozen Form
50.00 kcal  
15
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
245.00 kcal  
31
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
52.00 kcal  
21
80.00 kcal  
11

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
53.00 kcal  
27
72.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Jam
265.00 kcal  
13
195.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Pie
303.00 kcal  
17
180.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tropical  
Fruit vegetable  

Season
Autumn  
All seasons  

Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen  
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Yellow  
Orange, Red, Yellow  

Inside Color
Yellow  
Creamy Yellow  

Shape
Oval  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Fleshy  

Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart  
Tangy, Tart  

Origin
Central America, South America  
South Africa  

Grows on
Not Available  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.5-6  
5.8-7  

Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny  
Rainfall, Warm  

Facts

Facts about
  • A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
  • Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
  • The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
  • Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
  
  • 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
Costa Rica  
New Zealand  

Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand  
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines  

Top Importer
United States of America  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Costa Rica  
New Zealand  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ananas comosus  
Solanum betaceum  

Synonym
Ananas sativus  
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Commelinidae  
Asteridae  

Order
Poales  
Solanales  

Family
Bromeliaceae  
Solanaceae  

Genus
Ananas  
Solanum  

Species
A. comosus  
Solanum betaceum  

Generic Group
Pineapple  
Nightshade  

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Difference Between Pineapple and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Tamarillo with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple 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 Pineapple and Tamarillo is Poales and Solanales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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