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Tamarillo and Blackcurrant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

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, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Heart burn
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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 g15.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.30 g3.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.00 g7.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.00 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.520.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.48 mcg12.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.27 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.40 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.20 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

4.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.80 mg181.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.09 mg1.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg14.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.36 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

321.00 mg322.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.57 mg1.54 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.44 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

10.70 mg55.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.60 mg24.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.15 mg0.27 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

38.90 mg59.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.11 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.05 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg72.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg107.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

84.00 g81.96 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.00 g0.86 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

31.00 kcal63.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal63.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

36.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

80.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

72.00 kcal108.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

195.00 kcal183.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

180.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable
Berry

Season

All seasons
Summer

Varieties

Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Black

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Grey

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Tangy, Tart
Tart

Origin

South Africa
Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-76-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Rainfall, Warm
Cold, Moist

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.
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

New Zealand
Russia

Other Countries

Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
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Top Exporter

New Zealand
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum betaceum
Ribes nigrum

Synonym

tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Rosidae

Order

Solanales
Saxifragales

Family

Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Solanum
Ribes

Species

Solanum betaceum
R. nigrum

Generic Group

Nightshade
Saxifrage

Difference Between Tamarillo and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Blackcurrant with peel is 31.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.