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Tamarillo and Carambola

Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

Subkingdom

Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Protects hair
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Heart burn
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)
 
100 g
3.80 g
3.30 g
1.00 g
2.00 g
0.52
1.48 mcg
0.04 mg
0.00 mg
0.27 mg
0.00 mg
0.20 mg
4.00 mcg
29.80 mg
2.09 mg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mg
0.36 g
321.00 mg
0.57 mg
1.44 mg
10.70 mg
20.60 mg
0.15 mg
38.90 mg
0.11 mg
0.05 mg
0.10 mcg
0.00 mg
0.00 mg
0.00 mg
84.00 g
0.00 g
 
100 g
31.00 kcal
31.00 kcal
31.00 kcal
36.00 kcal
80.00 kcal
72.00 kcal
195.00 kcal
180.00 kcal
 
Fruit vegetable
All seasons
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Round
Fleshy
Tangy, Tart
South Africa
Trees
Sandy loam, Well-drained
5.8-7
Rainfall, Warm
 
  • 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.
New Zealand
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
United States of America
New Zealand
 
Solanum betaceum
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Asteridae
Solanales
Solanaceae
Solanum
Solanum betaceum
Nightshade
 
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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Nausea, Vomiting
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
 
100 g
6.73 g
2.80 g
3.98 g
1.04 g
0.15
3.00 mcg
0.01 mg
0.02 mg
0.37 mg
0.39 mg
0.02 mg
12.00 mcg
34.40 mg
0.15 mg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
66.00 mcg
7.60 mg
0.33 g
133.00 mg
0.08 mg
2.00 mg
3.00 mg
10.00 mg
0.12 mg
12.00 mg
0.04 mg
0.14 mg
0.60 mcg
27.00 mg
157.00 mg
10.00 mg
91.38 g
0.52 g
 
100 g
31.00 kcal
28.00 kcal
31.00 kcal
300.00 kcal
31.00 kcal
50.00 kcal
200.00 kcal
230.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit
Autumn, Spring, Summer
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Golden yellow, Green
Yellowish Green
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Crispy
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sri Lanka
-
Loam, Well-drained
4.5-7
Moist, Warm to hot climate
 
  • When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
  • It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
  • Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
  • 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
Taiwan
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Europe
Malaysia
 
Averrhoa carambola
Averrhoa carambola
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Oxalidales
Oxalidaceae
Averrhoa
A. carambola
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Difference Between Tamarillo and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Carambola with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Carambola 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 Carambola is and respectively. Tamarillo belongs to family and Carambola belongs to family. Tamarillo belongs to genus of species and Carambola belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.