Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Heart burn
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Monsoon
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
South Africa
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Hot, Humid
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.
- 1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
- It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
- Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.
Top Producer
New Zealand
Thailand
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Thailand
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Species
Solanum betaceum
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Nightshade
Not Available
Difference Between Tamarillo and Durian
We might think that Tamarillo and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Durian with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Durian 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 Durian is Solanales and Malvales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.