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Tamarillo and Cucumber

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

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
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Heart burn
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

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)
Along with meal, 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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.80 g3.63 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.30 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.00 g1.67 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.00 g0.65 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.520.19
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.48 mcg5.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.27 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.26 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.20 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

4.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.80 mg2.80 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.09 mg0.03 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg16.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg6.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.36 g0.11 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

321.00 mg147.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.57 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.44 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

10.70 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.60 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.15 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

38.90 mg24.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.11 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.05 mg0.04 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 mg5.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg7.30 mg
0 87
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Water Content

84.00 g95.23 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.00 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

31.00 kcal12.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal15.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

36.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

80.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

72.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

195.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

180.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable
Fruit vegetable, Melon

Season

All seasons
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Green

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
White

Shape

Round
Cylindrical

Texture

Fleshy
Crunchy

Taste

Tangy, Tart
Juicy, Watery

Origin

South Africa
India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam

Soil pH

5.8-76-6.8
3.5 10
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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.
  • Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
  • Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
  • It is made up of 96% water.
  • English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

New Zealand
China

Other Countries

Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
France

Top Exporter

New Zealand
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum betaceum
Cucumis sativus

Synonym

tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Cucumis sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Solanales
Cucurbitales

Family

Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Solanum
Cucumis

Species

Solanum betaceum
C. sativus

Generic Group

Nightshade
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Difference Between Tamarillo and Cucumber

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Cucumber with peel is 31.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.