Tamarillo

Acorn squash

Tamarillo and Acorn squash

Tamarillo

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

Heart burn

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

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)

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

3.80 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.30 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

1.00 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.00 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.520.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.48 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.27 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.20 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

4.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.80 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.09 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.36 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

321.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.57 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.44 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

10.70 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

20.60 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

38.90 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

84.00 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.00 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

31.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

36.00 kcal56.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

80.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

72.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

195.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

180.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Fruit vegetable

Berry

4.2 Season

All seasons

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Tangy, Tart

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

South Africa

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-75.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Rainfall, Warm

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

New Zealand

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

New Zealand

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Solanum betaceum

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra

Winter Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Asteridae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Solanales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Solanaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Solanum

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

Solanum betaceum

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Nightshade

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Difference Between Tamarillo and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Acorn squash with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Acorn squash 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 Tamarillo and Acorn squash is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.