Tamarillo and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
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
Side Effects
Heart burn
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.80 g
99+
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
3.30 g
18
1.50 g
31
Sugar
1.00 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Protein
2.00 g
10
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52
1
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg
34
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg
8
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg
29
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg
3
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
0.00 mg
32
Not Available
Fat
0.36 g
24
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
321.00 mg
16
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.57 mg
22
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
1.44 mg
19
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
10.70 mg
33
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
20.60 mg
13
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
38.90 mg
10
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.11 mg
29
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.05 mg
40
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
84.00 g
40
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.00 g
99+
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal
99+
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal
11
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal
15
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal
27
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal
99+
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
All seasons
Winter
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Fibrous
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Sweetish
Origin
South Africa
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-7
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
New Zealand
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Solanum
Cucurbita
Species
Solanum betaceum
Pepo
Generic Group
Nightshade
Not Available
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.
