Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
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, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
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, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Brown, Reddish-brown
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Origin
India, Iran
Africa
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- 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
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Punica malus
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Fabaceae
Species
P. granatum
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Pomegranate and Tamarind
We might think that Pomegranate and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Tamarind with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Tamarind belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Tamarind is Myrtales and Fabales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.