Plum and Tamarillo

Plum

Tamarillo

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes

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

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

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

Carbs

11.42 g

99+

3.80 g

99+

Fiber

1.40 g

3.30 g

Sugar

9.92 g

1.00 g

99+

Protein

0.70 g

99+

2.00 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06

0.52

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg

1.48 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg

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

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg

4.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg

99+

29.80 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg

2.09 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Choline

1.90 mg

0.00 mg

Fat

0.28 g

0.36 g

Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg

99+

321.00 mg

Iron

0.17 mg

99+

0.57 mg

Sodium

0.00 mg

1.44 mg

Calcium

6.00 mg

10.70 mg

Magnesium

7.00 mg

20.60 mg

Zinc

0.10 mg

0.15 mg

Phosphorus

16.00 mg

38.90 mg

Manganese

0.05 mg

99+

0.11 mg

Copper

0.06 mg

0.05 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

44.00 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg

0.00 mg

Water Content

87.02 g

84.00 g

Ash

0.40 g

0.00 g

99+

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

31.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal

36.00 kcal

99+

Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal

80.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

71.00 kcal

72.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

310.00 kcal

195.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal

180.00 kcal

99+

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable

Season

Summer

All seasons

Varieties

Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage

Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Grainy

Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Tangy, Tart

Origin

Caucasus

South Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sandy loam

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.5

5.8-7

Climatic Conditions

Cold

Rainfall, Warm

Facts

Facts about

In china, plums are used for production of wine.
A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

China

New Zealand

Other Countries

Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America

Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines

Top Importer

United Kingdom

United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile

New Zealand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica

Solanum betaceum

Synonym

Not Available

tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Rosales

Solanales

Family

Rosaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Prunus

Solanum

Species

P. domestica

Solanum betaceum

Generic Group

Rose

Nightshade

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Difference Between Plum and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum 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, Plum 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 Plum and Tamarillo is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.