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Red Currant and Tamarillo


Tamarillo and Red Currant


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism   
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure   

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones   
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne   
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress   

Hair Benefits
Protects hair   
Protects hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties   
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
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
Heart burn   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
13.80 g   
34
3.80 g   
99+

Fiber
4.30 g   
13
3.30 g   
18

Sugar
7.37 g   
40
1.00 g   
99+

Protein
1.40 g   
16
2.00 g   
10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10   
15
0.52   
1

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg   
33
1.48 mcg   
34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
24
0.04 mg   
22

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.00 mg   
99+

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

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
24
0.20 mg   
8

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg   
27
4.00 mcg   
31

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg   
20
29.80 mg   
29

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
2.09 mg   
3

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg   
8
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg   
22
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
7.60 mg   
13
0.00 mg   
32

Fat
0.20 g   
33
0.36 g   
24

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
275.00 mg   
22
321.00 mg   
16

Iron
1.00 mg   
13
0.57 mg   
22

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.44 mg   
19

Calcium
33.00 mg   
13
10.70 mg   
33

Magnesium
13.00 mg   
22
20.60 mg   
13

Zinc
0.23 mg   
12
0.15 mg   
18

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
38.90 mg   
10

Manganese
0.19 mg   
20
0.11 mg   
29

Copper
0.11 mg   
20
0.05 mg   
40

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
35.00 mg   
20
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
53.00 mg   
31
0.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
16

Water Content
83.95 g   
99+
84.00 g   
40

Ash
0.66 g   
17
0.00 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal   
20
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
31.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal   
16
36.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
80.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal   
17
72.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal   
31
195.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal   
32
180.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Fruit vegetable   

Season
Summer   
All seasons   

Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets   
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Red   
Orange, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
Red   
Creamy Yellow   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Sour, Tart   
Tangy, Tart   

Origin
Europe   
South Africa   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
6-7   
5.8-7   

Climatic Conditions
Cold   
Rainfall, Warm   

Facts

Facts about
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
  
  • 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
Russia   
New Zealand   

Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom   
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   

Top Importer
Germany   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Russia   
New Zealand   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum   
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
Saxifragales   
Solanales   

Family
Grossulariaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Ribes   
Solanum   

Species
R. rubrum   
Solanum betaceum   

Generic Group
Saxifrage   
Nightshade   

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Difference Between Red Currant and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Tamarillo with peel is 56.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Tamarillo is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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