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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Taste
Sweetish
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Africa
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
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.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Winter Squash
Tamarindo, tamarindus
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
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.