Tamarillo

American Persimmon

Tamarillo and American Persimmon

Tamarillo

American Persimmon

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Heart burn

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

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 consume at night and before bed, 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 g33.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.30 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

1.00 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.00 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.520.02

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.48 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.27 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.20 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

4.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.80 mg66.00 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 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

321.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.57 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.44 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

10.70 mg27.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

20.60 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.15 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

38.90 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.11 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.05 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

84.00 g64.40 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.00 g0.90 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA127.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

31.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

36.00 kcal276.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

80.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

72.00 kcal25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

195.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

180.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Fruit vegetable

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

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

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Tangy, Tart

Sweet

4.10 Origin

South Africa

Eastern United States

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-76.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Rainfall, Warm

Can tolerate wide range of climates, 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 is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

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

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

New Zealand

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Solanum betaceum

Diospyros virginiana

6.2 Synonym

tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra

Not Available

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

Ericales

7.8 Family

Solanaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Solanum

Diospyros

7.10 Species

Solanum betaceum

D. virginiana

7.11 Generic Group

Nightshade

Not Available

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Difference Between Tamarillo and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and American Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and American Persimmon 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 Tamarillo and American Persimmon is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.