Tamarillo and Bilberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
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
Not Available
Side Effects
Heart burn
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.80 g
99+
11.50 g
99+
Fiber
3.30 g
18
2.80 g
22
Sugar
1.00 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Protein
2.00 g
10
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52
1
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg
34
1.08 mcg
35
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
0.58 mg
28
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.16 mg
38
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg
8
0.06 mg
29
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg
29
44.00 mg
18
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg
3
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
4.00 mcg
18
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
0.00 mg
32
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.36 g
24
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
321.00 mg
16
103.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.57 mg
22
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
1.44 mg
19
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
10.70 mg
33
15.00 mg
26
Magnesium
20.60 mg
13
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
38.90 mg
10
9.00 mg
39
Manganese
0.11 mg
29
3.30 mg
1
Copper
0.05 mg
40
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
84.00 g
40
0.20 g
99+
Ash
0.00 g
99+
87.10 g
1
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal
15
75.00 kcal
14
Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal
27
164.00 kcal
32
Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal
99+
293.00 kcal
21
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Sweet
Origin
South Africa
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated
Soil pH
5.8-7
4.5-5.5
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Cold
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.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
Japan
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Ericales
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Solanum
Vaccinium
Species
Solanum betaceum
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Nightshade
Heath
Difference Between Tamarillo and Bilberry
We might think that Tamarillo and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Bilberry with peel is Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Bilberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarillo and Bilberry is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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