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Sapota and Tamarind


Tamarind and Sapota


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown  
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment  

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid  
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain  

Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress  
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, Regulates hair growth  
Prevents hair loss  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips  
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting  

Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting  
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
No  

Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
10.40 g  
99+
62.50 g  
4

Fiber
1.50 g  
31
5.10 g  
10

Sugar
0.00 g  
99+
57.40 g  
3

Protein
0.80 g  
37
2.80 g  
4

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08  
19
0.04  
23

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg  
2
30.00 mcg  
17

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg  
7
0.43 mg  
1

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.15 mg  
4

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg  
30
1.94 mg  
2

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
12
0.14 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg  
15
0.07 mg  
26

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg  
24
14.00 mcg  
21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg  
99+
3.50 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available  
0.10 mg  
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available  
2.80 mcg  
22

Lycopene
Not Available  
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available  
0.00 mcg  
36

Choline
Not Available  
8.60 mg  
8

Fat
0.10 g  
99+
0.60 g  
14

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
263.00 mg  
25
628.00 mg  
4

Iron
0.60 mg  
21
2.80 mg  
2

Sodium
3.00 mg  
17
28.00 mg  
2

Calcium
26.00 mg  
17
74.00 mg  
2

Magnesium
26.00 mg  
8
92.00 mg  
1

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
27.00 mg  
19
113.00 mg  
1

Manganese
0.10 mg  
31
0.10 mg  
31

Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.00 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.40 mcg  
13
1.30 mcg  
6

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
22.00 mg  
24
0.00 mg  
38

Omega 6s
13.00 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available  
0.00 mg  
16

Water Content
89.70 g  
13
82.00 g  
99+

Ash
0.80 g  
13
0.09 g  
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal  
31
Not Available  

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
239.00 kcal  
2

Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal  
23
187.00 kcal  
1

Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal  
40
128.00 kcal  
37

Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal  
22
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
Not Available  
28.00 kcal  
39

Calories in Jam
Not Available  
254.00 kcal  
17

Calories in Pie
Not Available  
239.00 kcal  
39

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Tropical  

Season
Winter  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop  
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari  

Seedless Variety
Not Available  
No  

Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green  
Brown, Reddish-brown  

Inside Color
Not Available  
Brown  

Shape
Round  
Curving Cylinder  

Texture
Fleshy  
Tough  

Taste
Sweetish  
Sour-Sweet  

Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown  
Africa  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5-7  
5.6-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny  
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate  

Facts

Facts about
  • It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
  • It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
  • It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Not Available  
Yes  

Beer
Not Available  
Yes  

Spirits
Not Available  
No  

Cocktails
Not Available  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
India  

Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America  
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan  

Top Importer
UAE  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
India  
Thailand  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo  
Tamarindus indica  

Synonym
Winter Squash  
Tamarindo, tamarindus  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Cucurbitales  
Fabales  

Family
Cucurbitaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Cucurbita  
Tamarindus  

Species
Pepo  
Tamarindus indica  

Generic Group
Not Available  
Tamarind Sub  

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Difference Between Sapota and Tamarind

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sapota and Tamarind with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sapota and Tamarind belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Sapota and Tamarind is Cucurbitales and Fabales respectively. Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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