Tamarillo and Date
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
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
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Heart burn
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.80 g
99+
75.03 g
2
Fiber
3.30 g
18
8.00 g
3
Sugar
1.00 g
99+
63.35 g
1
Protein
2.00 g
10
2.45 g
6
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52
1
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg
34
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
1.27 mg
5
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.59 mg
3
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg
8
0.17 mg
10
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg
29
0.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg
3
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
2.70 mcg
23
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
75.00 mcg
18
Choline
0.00 mg
32
6.30 mg
17
Fat
0.36 g
24
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
321.00 mg
16
656.00 mg
3
Iron
0.57 mg
22
1.02 mg
12
Sodium
1.44 mg
19
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
10.70 mg
33
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
20.60 mg
13
43.00 mg
2
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.29 mg
9
Phosphorus
38.90 mg
10
62.00 mg
4
Manganese
0.11 mg
29
0.26 mg
17
Copper
0.05 mg
40
0.21 mg
7
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
3.00 mcg
4
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
16.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
84.00 g
40
20.53 g
99+
Ash
0.00 g
99+
1.60 g
4
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
282.00 kcal
2
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+
290.00 kcal
18
Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal
15
461.00 kcal
1
Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal
27
384.00 kcal
2
Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal
99+
321.00 kcal
13
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Sweet
Origin
South Africa
Iraq
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
5.8-7
8-10
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Hot, 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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
No
Not Available
Spirits
No
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
Egypt
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
New Zealand
United Arab Emirates
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Arecidae
Order
Solanales
Arecales
Family
Solanaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Solanum
Phoenix
Species
Solanum betaceum
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Nightshade
Palm
Difference Between Tamarillo and Date
We might think that Tamarillo and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Date with peel is Not Available and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Date 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 Date is Solanales and Arecales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
