Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
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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
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Heart burn
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tropical
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Color
Purple
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Central America, South America
Soil Type
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Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
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Sunny, Warm
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
Other Countries
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Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Nigeria
Top Exporter
Thailand
Netherlands
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Lycopersicon esculentum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Clusiaceae
Solanaceae
Species
G. mangostana
S. lycopersicum
Generic Group
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Nightshade
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Tomato
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Tomato are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Tomato Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Tomato is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Tomato with peel is 63.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Tomato 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 Purple Mangosteen and Tomato is Malpighiales and Solanales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.