Tamarillo and Feijoa

Tamarillo

Feijoa

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

General Benefits

Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects 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

Side Effects

Heart burn

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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)

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

Carbs

3.80 g

99+

12.92 g

Fiber

3.30 g

6.40 g

Sugar

1.00 g

99+

8.20 g

Protein

2.00 g

0.98 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.52

0.05

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.48 mcg

Not Available

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg

99+

0.02 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.27 mg

99+

0.30 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg

99+

0.23 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.20 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

4.00 mcg

23.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.80 mg

32.90 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.09 mg

0.16 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

3.50 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

5.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

27.00 mcg

Choline

0.00 mg

Not Available

Fat

0.36 g

0.60 g

Minerals

Potassium

321.00 mg

172.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.57 mg

0.14 mg

99+

Sodium

1.44 mg

3.00 mg

Calcium

10.70 mg

17.00 mg

Magnesium

20.60 mg

9.00 mg

Zinc

0.15 mg

0.06 mg

Phosphorus

38.90 mg

19.00 mg

Manganese

0.11 mg

0.08 mg

Copper

0.05 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Selenium

0.10 mcg

Not Available

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

58.00 mg

Omega 6s

0.00 mg

99+

214.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

84.00 g

83.28 g

99+

Ash

0.00 g

99+

0.38 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

31.00 kcal

55.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

36.00 kcal

99+

747.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

80.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

72.00 kcal

25.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

195.00 kcal

220.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

180.00 kcal

99+

300.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Green

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Succulent

Taste

Tangy, Tart

Sweet

Origin

South Africa

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5.8-7

6-6.5

Climatic Conditions

Rainfall, Warm

Cold, 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.

Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

New Zealand

Other Countries

Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

New Zealand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum betaceum

Acca sellowiana

Synonym

tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Myrtales

Family

Solanaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Solanum

Acca

Species

Solanum betaceum

A. sellowiana

Generic Group

Nightshade

Myrtle

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Difference Between Tamarillo and Feijoa

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Solanales and Myrtales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.