Tamarillo and 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
NA
Side Effects
Heart burn
Allergic reaction
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)
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
100 g
Carbs
3.80 g
99+
12.92 g
38
Fiber
3.30 g
18
6.40 g
7
Sugar
1.00 g
99+
8.20 g
33
Protein
2.00 g
10
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52
1
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg
34
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg
8
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg
29
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg
3
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
0.00 mg
32
Not Available
Fat
0.36 g
24
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
321.00 mg
16
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.57 mg
22
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
1.44 mg
19
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
10.70 mg
33
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
20.60 mg
13
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
38.90 mg
10
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.11 mg
29
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.05 mg
40
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
84.00 g
40
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.00 g
99+
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcal
22
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal
99+
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal
15
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal
27
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal
99+
300.00 kcal
18
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
No
No
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
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
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
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Myrtales
Family
Solanaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Solanum
Acca
Species
Solanum betaceum
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Nightshade
Myrtle
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.
