Tamarillo and Gojiberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects 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
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Heart burn
May interact with some drugs
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+
69.21 g
3
Fiber
3.30 g
18
8.00 g
3
Sugar
1.00 g
99+
13.00 g
11
Protein
2.00 g
10
14.07 g
1
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52
1
0.20
7
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg
34
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
1.30 mg
1
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg
8
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg
29
19.20 mg
38
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg
3
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
0.00 mg
32
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.36 g
24
1.00 g
6
Minerals
Potassium
321.00 mg
16
840.00 mg
1
Iron
0.57 mg
22
9.00 mg
1
Sodium
1.44 mg
19
24.00 mg
4
Calcium
10.70 mg
33
100.00 mg
1
Magnesium
20.60 mg
13
0.00 mg
31
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
2.70 mg
1
Phosphorus
38.90 mg
10
0.00 mg
99+
Manganese
0.11 mg
29
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.05 mg
40
2.00 mg
1
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
63.70 mcg
1
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
84.00 g
40
0.00 g
99+
Ash
0.00 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
32.00 kcal
36
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
90.00 kcal
6
Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal
99+
32.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal
15
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal
27
180.00 kcal
29
Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal
99+
240.00 kcal
38
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
No Types
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Tough
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
South Africa
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-7
6.8-8.1
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Wolfberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Lycium
Species
Solanum betaceum
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Nightshade
Not Available
Difference Between Tamarillo and Gojiberry
We might think that Tamarillo and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Gojiberry with peel is Not Available and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
