Tamarillo and Banana
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
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
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
Heart burn
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
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)
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.80 g
99+
22.80 g
11
Fiber
3.30 g
18
2.60 g
23
Sugar
1.00 g
99+
12.20 g
15
Protein
2.00 g
10
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52
1
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg
34
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg
8
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg
29
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg
3
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
0.00 mg
32
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.36 g
24
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
321.00 mg
16
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.57 mg
22
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
1.44 mg
19
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
10.70 mg
33
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
20.60 mg
13
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
38.90 mg
10
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
0.11 mg
29
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.05 mg
40
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
84.00 g
40
74.90 g
99+
Ash
0.00 g
99+
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcal
22
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal
99+
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal
11
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal
15
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal
27
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal
99+
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Sweet
Origin
South Africa
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-7
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Warm
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.
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
India
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Liliidae
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Family
Solanaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Solanum
Musa
Species
Solanum betaceum
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Nightshade
Banana
Difference Between Tamarillo and Banana
We might think that Tamarillo and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Banana with peel is Not Available and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Banana 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 Banana is Solanales and Zingiberales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
