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Banana and Tamarillo


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   

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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.

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